News & Announcements | Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Washington, D.C.

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	Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019		Thu, Feb 28, 2019
	Bio-metric passport	Fri, Apr 6, 2018	Fri, Apr 6, 2018
	Djibouti condemns North Korea's nuclear test done September 9, 2016. This nuclear test is a direct threat to the International Security. COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Djibouti, le 10 Septembre 2016		Tue, Sep 13, 2016
	Ambassador douale will make a presentation in Atlanta next week Atlanta Prepares for an Ambassador Influx Starting June 12 While it’s more coincidental than official, the week of June 12 is shaping up to be an impromptu ambassadors’ week in Atlanta, with top diplomats from four countries dropping in on the city. It all starts that Monday with Canadian Ambassador David McNaughton, who will be hosted by the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a discussion on NAFTA modernization and Canada’s trade ties with the U.S.	Mon, Jun 5, 2017	Mon, Jun 5, 2017
	L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré l’Ambassadeur d’Ethiopie, S.E. M Girma Birru 23 février 2016 - Son Excellence l’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rendu une visite de courtoisie à l’Ambassadeur de la République Fédérale d’Ethiopie aux Etats-Unis qui est aussi le Doyen des Ambassadeurs des pays d’Afrique de l’Est.		Tue, Feb 23, 2016
	Ambassador Mohamed S. Douale’s response to Reuters’ article and subsequent news articles on Djibouti’s termination of DP World contract The Government of Djibouti wishes to correct certain errors in your report of March 6, 2018, concerning its recent termination of a port management contract with DP World, a Dubai company. Djibouti exercised its contractual right to terminate the contract due to the failure of DP World to honor its contractual commitments. Djibouti’s actions were a lawful and reasonable exercise of its contractual and sovereign rights.		Fri, Mar 9, 2018
	Djibouti: IMF expects growth of 7% in 2017 In 2016 Djibouti’s economy has seen high growth on the back of a public spending campaign involving several major projects aimed at improving logistical and energy capacity. The country’s medium-term outlook is favourable, with public and private investments expected to spur further economic development, according to the World Bank. The IMF agreed, predicting GDP growth would remain steady this year at 6.5%, rising to 7% in 2017.	Wed, Jan 11, 2017	Wed, Jan 11, 2017
	Commemorating Djibouti’s 48th Independence Anniversary (June 27, 2025): Strengthening Bilateral Relations with the United States On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of Djibouti's Independence Day, celebrated on June 27, 2025, the Embassy of Djibouti in Washington, D.C. hosted a festive reception at the Willard InterContinental Hotel to commemorate this historic milestone.	Wed, Jul 2, 2025	Wed, Jul 2, 2025
	Message H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Minister Of Foreign Affairs to the Honorable Rex Tillerson US Secretary of State MESSAGE TO THE HONORABLE REX TILLERSON, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUED BY H.E. MAHMOUD ALI YOUSSOUF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN OF DJIBOUTI ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE UNITED STATES. PRESS RELEASE		Wed, Jul 5, 2017
	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
	Ambassador Douale met with Dr. Shannon Smith February 1, 2016 - Ahead of the Binational Forum meeting, Ambassador Douale had a productive and interactive meeting with Dr. Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan at the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State.		Mon, Feb 1, 2016
	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
	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
	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
	Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense Présidence de la République Djibouti, le 11 Août 2023 Service Presse Communiqué Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense Le Président de la République, Son Excellence Ismail Omar Guelleh, s’est entretenu hier soir au téléphone avec le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense, Monsieur Lloyd Austin.		Fri, Aug 11, 2023
	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
	Ambassador douale gave an interview toPBS News Dennis Wholey Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Siad Douale gave an interview to the Dennis Wholey Their conversation explores the unique mix of cultures and strategic locations of the Republic of Djibouti who host large American base in Africa (Camp Lemonier )		Thu, Oct 19, 2017