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On December 5th 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for a non permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC) On December 5th, 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for Non-permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)	Mon, Dec 2, 2019	Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia	Fri, Nov 4, 2016	Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Amb Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ambassador Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.	Thu, Dec 7, 2023	Thu, Dec 7, 2023
President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership REPORTS FROM EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY CEREMONY	Tue, Mar 27, 2018	Mon, Apr 9, 2018
Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019 The Embassy of Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform all Visa Applicants, the Changes of visa validity and fees as of March 1, 2019, as Shown below Transit visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 15 days 15 $ Short Stay Visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 90 days 30 $	Thu, Feb 28, 2019	Thu, Feb 28, 2019
President Guelleh also participated on the Sideline of the US-Africa Summit a dinner organized by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi . The President of the Republic Ismail Omar Guelleh participated on the sideline of the US-Africa Business Summit a dinner organized by the Speaker of the house, in honor of African Head of State.	Mon, Dec 19, 2022	Mon, Dec 19, 2022
L’Ambassadeur Douale rencontre Dr Sarah Sewall 14 mars 2016 - L’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale rencontre Dr Sarah Sewall, Sous-secrétaire d’Etat aux affaires Civiles, la Démocratie et les Droits de l’Homme.		Mon, Mar 14, 2016
NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform Djibouti nationals living in the United States and Canada that the Embassy will begin accepting application forms for new Djiboutian biometric passports, starting June 4, 2018.		Fri, Apr 6, 2018
African Ambassadors’ Meeting in Washington, D.C and Briefing by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs African Ambassadors’ Meeting in Washington, D.C. and Briefing by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs		Sun, Sep 20, 2026
L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré Ngueto Tiraina Yambaye 18 mars 2016 - L’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rendu une visite de courtoisie à l’Administrateur et Représentant des Pays du Groupe Afrique II auprès du Fonds Monétaire International ‘FMI’, M. Ngueto Tiraina Yambaye, dont la République de Djibouti fait partie des pays que l’Administrateur couvre.		Fri, Mar 18, 2016
Notice to Biometric Passport Applicants Notice for the application process for the new Djiboutian biometric passport		Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius	Wed, Dec 14, 2016	Wed, Dec 14, 2016
H.E. Siad Douale participated in the launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Africa Trade Policy. The launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Africa Trade Policy. H.E. Siad Douale participated in a roundtable on February 7, 2025, during the launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 International Trade Policy for African ambassadors accredited to the United States.	Thu, Feb 13, 2025	Fri, Feb 14, 2025
Notice for the New Djiboutian Biometric passport Notice for the biometric passports The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform Djibouti nationals living in the United States and Canada that the Embassy will begin accepting application forms for new Djiboutian biometric passports soon . we will post a notice of the date in due time .	Thu, Jun 7, 2018	Thu, Jun 7, 2018
Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations La République de Djibouti et la République du Tadjikistan viennent d’établir des relations diplomatiques au niveau des ambassadeurs.		Wed, Mar 22, 2017
President Guelleh receives High Level Delegation of the United States House of Representatives The President of the Republic, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, received today a high-level delegation of the United States House of Representatives, led by the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Djibouti, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. In addition to Ms. Ilhan Omar, members of this US House of Representatives delegation received by the President of the Republic included Ms. Codel Bass, Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee, and Ms. Karen Ruth Bass.	Wed, Oct 2, 2019	Wed, Oct 2, 2019
The Council of Ministers of Djibouti adopted a Bill on the Refugee Status in Djibouti... the creations of an Economic Development Board and a Foundation of the Right to Housing Bill on Refugee Status in Djibouti The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Djibouti adopted a Bill on Refugee Status in Djibouti. This bill aims to strengthen and consolidate the national legal framework regulating the conditions of asylum and refugee status in Djibouti. The Creation of an “Economic Development Board”	Tue, Sep 6, 2016	Fri, Sep 16, 2016
NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform Djibouti nationals living in the United States and Canada that the Embassy will begin accepting application forms for new Djiboutian biometric passports, starting June 4, 2018. The requirements to apply for the biometric passport, in person and in Washington, DC will be posted soon on our website at djiboutiembassyus.org. Therefore, the Embassy does not issue, renew or extend the validity of the old passport.	Fri, Apr 6, 2018	Wed, Mar 21, 2018
L’Ambassadeur a participé au déjeuner offert par l’Administrateur du groupe africaine de la Banque Mondiale, M. Sikieh en l’honneur de la délégation djiboutienne 16 mars 2016 - L’Administrateur du Groupe Africain de la Banque Mondiale, M. Mohamed Sikieh Kayad a organisé un déjeuner de travail pour la délégation djiboutienne durant la Réunion de Printemps de la FMI et de la Banque mondiale dont laquelle notre Ambassadeur était présent.		Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Press Release on the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of IGAD held in Juba South Sudan on July 23 and 24 2017 COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE (07/24/2017) La 28ème session extraordinaire du Conseil des Ministres de l'IGAD s’est tenue les 23 et 24 juillet 2017 à Juba, capitale de la République du Soudan du Sud. La République de Djibouti a été représentée par son Ministre des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération Internationale, Porte-Parole du Gouvernement, Monsieur Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.		Mon, Jul 24, 2017

On December 5th 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for a non permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)

Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia

Amb Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership

Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019

President Guelleh also participated on the Sideline of the US-Africa Summit a dinner organized by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .

L’Ambassadeur Douale rencontre Dr Sarah Sewall

NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS

African Ambassadors’ Meeting in Washington, D.C and Briefing by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré Ngueto Tiraina Yambaye

Notice to Biometric Passport Applicants

Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius

H.E. Siad Douale participated in the launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Africa Trade Policy.

Notice for the New Djiboutian Biometric passport

Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations

President Guelleh receives High Level Delegation of the United States House of Representatives

The Council of Ministers of Djibouti adopted a Bill on the Refugee Status in Djibouti... the creations of an Economic Development Board and a Foundation of the Right to Housing

NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS

L’Ambassadeur a participé au déjeuner offert par l’Administrateur du groupe africaine de la Banque Mondiale, M. Sikieh en l’honneur de la délégation djiboutienne

Press Release on the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of IGAD held in Juba South Sudan on July 23 and 24 2017