The Vice-Minister for Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mr Ahmed Aden Ismail received march 24 at his office Mr Amir Adan, Swedish politican from Stockholm from Youth Division, Conservative Party Sweden and a candidate for the forthcoming election for European Parliament in june.

At the meeting was also present Eidarus Sh Adan, Somaliland Ambassador to Sweden, The Minister informed Mr Amir Adan about the present situation of Somaliland and the democratic process taking place and institution building. The Minister informed also about the preparations for the forthcoming presidential election may 31. The Minister thanked the Swedish Government in their effort to support Somaliland when it comes democracy, institution building and good governance.

Mr Amir Adan briefed the Minister about his visit to Somaliland. Mr Amir Adan said, I am here to learn how Somaliland built democratic institutions, create peace and stability without much support from the International Community. I am impressed about what I have seen and it is encouraging. I can understand the frustration Somaliland people feel about the lack of recognition. I am sure that Somaliland will be an independent country soon. This visit gave me good experience about practicing democracy in Somaliland, Africa, a region where democracy is rare.