The speaker informed the Deputy Speaker of the Swedish parliament about the democratic developments in Somaliland and the different situations Somaliland have passed during the past. The Speaker emphasized the Somalilands commitment for democracy, human rights and rule of law. The Speaker invited the Deputy Speaker and the other parliamentarians to visit Somaliland so that they can see what Somaliland people have achieved without full support from the International Community when it comes to democracy and institutional building.

The Speaker, Mr Abdirhman M Abdillahi asked the Swedish parliament to support the house of representatives when it comes capacity building, exchange of parliamentarians and support of building a new house for the parliament. Birgitta Ohlsson, Liberal Party told the speaker and Deputy Speaker that the Swedish Liberal Party invited two representatives from Kulmiye Party to participate as observers at the International Liberal Conference in Morocco in november 2006.

The two parties exchanged ideas about the political developments in Somaliland and Somalia. The Deputy Speaker of the Swedish Parliament and the parliamentarians told the Speaker that the Swedish parliament follows the positive developments that is happening in Somaliland and congratulates the Somaliland people for the steps they have taken towards democracy, rule of law and the respect for human rights. The Swedish parliamentarians will work for close co-operation between Somaliland house of representatives and the Swedish parliament.

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker met also Mr Anders Hagelberg, Ambassador and deputy director –general Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden, Andreas Ershammar, Desk officer Department for Africa, Mathias Kruger Desk officer Department for Africa, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The Speaker informed the Ministry for Foreign Affairs about the current situation in Somaliland and Somalia. The two parties exchanged ideas about the political developments in Somalia and the effects to Somaliland.

The Deputy Director General informed the Speaker and Deputy Speaker that there is a new government in Sweden after the September elections. The Deputy General welcomed the democratic initiatives Somaliland has taken and congratulated for achievements and assured that the support for democracy and rebuilding will continue and should not be channeled through the Transitional Government for Somalia. There will a contact group meeting in Nairobi 19 october. Among the issues the contact group for Somalia will discus is the temporary funds for Somalia and Somaliland year 2007-2009. There will steering committee.