Somalia

Islamic Development Bank chief, UK minister discuss relief aid for Somalia

Jedda, 1 February - The president of Islamic Development Bank Group, Dr Ahmad Muhammad Ali met in Jedda today [1 February] with British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for African Affairs Henry Bellingham. At the outset of the meeting, Bellingham commended important developmental roles played by the bank, particularly its success in alleviating the sufferings of the Somali people, noting that his visit aims to coordinate efforts with the Bank to support and promote developmental programmes in Somalia, and stressing his country's interest in restoring stability to this country. He also expressed his desire for coordinating relief and development efforts with the Bank for Darfur region in Sudan and in Nigeria.

Source: SPA news agency website