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Le président de la République reçoit une délégation du Congrès américain

Le président de la République, M. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, a reçu ce mardi une délégation de parlementaires membres de la commission en charge de la Défense au Congrès américain.

Les relations d’amitié et de coopération entre les deux pays ainsi que les voies et les moyens de les promouvoir et les développer davantage ont été au centre des échanges entre le chef de l’Etat et la délégation américaine qui était conduite par M. James Scott.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Fri, Sep 8, 2017 Sun, Sep 10, 2017

U.S. Group "Black Rhino" Signs Important Energy Agreement with Djibouti Minister of Energy

30/08/2016 - Djibouti- Black Rhino : Signature d'un protocole d'accord marquant le lancement de la première phase du projet de construction d’un pipeline de 550 km entre Djibouti et l’Ethiopie

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Tue, Aug 30, 2016 Tue, Aug 30, 2016

"Rail and sea have always been the two breasts of our Republic," says President Guelleh

"Le rail et la mer ont toujours été les deux mamelles nourricières de notre République", déclare le président Guelleh

Aujourd’hui à Nagad, au cours de la cérémonie historique d’inauguration de la nouvelle ligne de chemin de fer qui reliera en sept heures Djibouti à la capitale éthiopienne, le chef de l’Etat, M. Ismail Omar Guelleh a prononcé un discours remarquable dans lequel il a exprimé sa fierté d’avoir pu mener à bien avec ses partenaires éthiopiens ce grand projet.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Tue, Jan 10, 2017 Wed, Jan 11, 2017

Djibouti and Ethiopia sign the Pipeline project length the 767 km to export Ethiopian gas via Djibouti port.

Djibouti et l'Ethiopie procèdent à la signature du projet de construction d'un pipeline de 767 km pour l'exportation du gaz éthiopien via les ports de Djibouti

Le ministre djiboutien de l’Energie, chargé des Ressources naturelles, M. Yonis Ali Guedi, et son homologue de la République fédérale d’Ethiopie, Dr Samuel Hurcato, ont procédé aujourd'hui à Addis-Abeba à la signature du projet de construction d'un pipeline de 767 km destiné à l'exportation du gaz éthiopien via les ports de Djibouti.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Fri, Feb 15, 2019 Fri, Feb 15, 2019

Djibouti / USA: President Ismail Omar Guelleh was the patron of a signing ceremony for several contracts worth $25 Million held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The contracts were awarded to four large Djiboutian companies through ‘Djibouti First’, a program designed to give priority to local businesses.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Sun, Nov 5, 2017 Sun, Nov 5, 2017

Meeting between His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh and US Senator Mr. Martin Heinrich

31/08/2016 - Le Président Ismail Omar Guelleh reçoit le Sénateur américain Martin Heinrich

Le Président Ismail Omar Guelleh a reçu en fin de matinée de ce mercredi au palais de la République, M. Martin Heinrich, Sénateur américain qui est par ailleurs membre du Comité du Service Armée du Sénat.

Le Chef de l’Etat et M. Heinrich se sont entretenus pendant plusieurs dizaines de minutes. Les discussions ont porté sur des questions de la plus haute importance relatives à la sécurité et à la coopération militaire.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Wed, Aug 31, 2016 Wed, Aug 31, 2016

Djiboutian military delegation visits USS carrier George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)

A Djiboutian military delegation is visiting USS carrier George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)

L'ambassade des États-Unis d’Amérique à Djibouti avait convié lundi dernier une délégation d'officiers militaires djiboutiens à une visite à bord de l'USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), porte-avions polyvalent américain à propulsion nucléaire.

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Thu, Mar 23, 2017 Thu, Mar 23, 2017

La République de Djibouti fête dans la paix et la concorde ses 40 ans

La République de Djibouti fête dans la paix et la concorde ses 40 ans

Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Wed, Jun 28, 2017 Wed, Jun 28, 2017

AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

African Union member states signed the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement bringing together 55 countries – more than 1.2 billion people – and a combined GDP of more than $3 trillion.

African UnionWed, Mar 21, 2018 Wed, Mar 21, 2018

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union appoints General Osman Nour Soubagleh of the Republic of Djibouti as Commander of the AMISOM Force

Addis Ababa, 31 May 2016 : The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, appointed General Osman Nour Soubagleh as Commander of the AMISOM Force. General Soubagleh will henceforth take command of the military component of AMISOM to replace Lieutenant-General Jonathan Rono of Kenya. The appointment of General Soubagleh comes at a crucial time for the operations in Somalia. General Soubagleh will thus participate in the meeting on the Revision of the Concept of Operations of AMISOM scheduled to take place from 7 to 17 June 2016 in Addis Ababa and Nairobi... Read more...

African UnionTue, May 31, 2016 Tue, May 31, 2016

World Bank Group Executive Directors Visit Djibouti to Discuss Country’s Development Prospects

World Bank Group Executive Directors Visit Djibouti to Discuss Country’s Development Prospects

DJIBOUTI, January 15, 2020 – A delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors (EDs) has concluded its visit to Djibouti after gaining a comprehensive perspective of the country’s current development status and future opportunities, with its focus on youth and women.

The World BankWed, Jan 15, 2020 Wed, Jan 15, 2020

Minister of Finance Ilyas Dawaleh signed Project which will expand quality education for 35,000 children with VP Mena Ferid Belhaj

Minister of Finance Ilyas Dawaleh signed Project which will expand quality education for 35,000 children with VP Mena Ferid Belhaj . Also with the presence of Minister of Budget, Abdoulkarim Aden Cher and Amb Mohamed Siad Douale .

The World BankTue, Oct 29, 2019 Mon, Oct 28, 2019

World Bank to provide US$43 Million in Concessional Financing to Djibouti for 2016-17 to Create Jobs, Support Incomes, and Improve Services for the Poor

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2016—The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors endorsed today an updated strategy to help Djibouti address vulnerability and improve service delivery.

The World BankTue, May 31, 2016 Tue, May 31, 2016

Doing Business 2019: Djibouti Jumps 55 Ranks

DJIBOUTI, October 31, 2018 – Djibouti saw a rise of 55 ranks in the World Bank World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business global rankings. This was announced in the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform, released today. This year, Djibouti cleared the top 100 economies, sitting at 99th globally. Last year, the report ranked Djibouti at 154.

The World BankWed, Oct 31, 2018 Mon, Nov 5, 2018

The World bank Economic outlook was published : Djibouti medium-term economic outlook is positive, as the Government’s strategy of positioning the country as a regional trade, logistics, and digital hub gains traction.

Economic Outlook
The medium-term economic outlook is positive, as the Government’s strategy of positioning the country as a regional trade, logistics, and digital hub gains traction. GDP growth is expected to reach 7.0 percent in 2019 before accelerating to 8.0

The World BankThu, Apr 4, 2019 Thu, Apr 4, 2019

U.S. National Security Advisor Visit to Djibouti

March 9, 2014 - Ambassador Rice met with senior leaders and U.S. troops from the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier to discuss CJTF operations in the region.

Embassy of the United States in DjiboutiSun, Mar 9, 2014 Sun, Mar 9, 2014

Remarks by President Obama and President Guelleh of Djibouti before Bilateral Meeting

May 05, 2014 - PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome President Guelleh and his delegation here today. I had an opportunity to visit Djibouti when I was a senator, before I was elected President, and saw firsthand the importance of U.S. cooperation with Djibouti.

The White HouseMon, May 5, 2014 Mon, May 5, 2014

Statement by President Biden Marking the Occasion of Ramadan

Statement by President Biden Marking the Occasion of Ramadan

Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan.

The White HouseMon, Apr 4, 2022 Mon, Apr 4, 2022

US Secretary of State's Visit to Djibouti

The President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh received at the Presidential Palace US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his first visit to Djibouti on March 9, 2018. Mr. Tillerson and his delegation had a working meeting with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and also a joint Press conference.

U.S. Department of StateFri, Mar 9, 2018 Wed, Mar 14, 2018

U.S. Department of State Press Statement on Djibouti Presidential Elections

April 12, 2021 - The United States looks forward to working with the government of President Ismail Omar Guelleh and the people of Djibouti to advance our common interests following Djibouti’s presidential election on April 9.

U.S. Department of StateMon, Apr 12, 2021 Wed, Apr 21, 2021