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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

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

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

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
Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense

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
TIA&TW -  Amb. Mohamed Siad Doualeh (Republic of Djibouti)

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

Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius

Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius

Wed, Dec 14, 2016 Wed, Dec 14, 2016

Message de voeux de l'Ambassadeur Douale à l'occasion de la célébration de notre indépendance nationale

Chers compatriotes,

A l’occasion du 39ième anniversaire de notre indépendance, à mon nom personnel, ainsi que l‘ensemble du personnel de l’ambassade souhaite les meilleurs vœux de santé, de bonheur et prospérité au Président de la République à Son Excellence Monsieur Ismail Omar Guelleh, ainsi qu’à la Première Dame Madame Kadra Mahamud Haïd et à l’ensemble des Djiboutiennes et des djiboutiens qui se trouvent à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du pays.

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

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

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

Starting January 1 ,2017 Working hours of Djibouti Administration will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday to Thursday

Le chef de l’Etat, M. Ismail Omar Guelleh, a présidé ce mardi les travaux de la 21ème séance du Conseil des ministres au cours de laquelle l’exécutif djiboutien a entériné la décision de réaménager les horaires de travail dans l’administration publique.

A cet effet, les horaires de travail seront désormais de 08h00 à 17h00 pendant cinq jours par semaine à partir de janvier 2017.

Wed, Dec 7, 2016

L’Ambassadeur a rencontré au Département d’Etat, l’Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs’ Linda Thomas-Greenfield

15 avril 2016 - S.E.M l'Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rencontré le 15 Avril madame Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.

Fri, Apr 15, 2016
Why are American officials worried about a port in Djibouti?

Ambassador Douale gave an interview to the NewsPapers Washington Post regarding the US government's concern over the Port of Dorale (DCT). He reaffirms that the port is own, control, manage and operate 100% by Djibouti.

Ambassador gave an interview to the NewsPapers Washington Post regarding the US government's concern over the Port of Doraleh (DCT). He reaffirms that the port is own, control, manage and operate 100% by Djibouti
See video links :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6rtRmV-q9s

The Washington PostThu, Dec 20, 2018 Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Tiny Djibouti aiming to be global military, shipping center

Tiny Djibouti aiming to be global military, shipping center

DJIBOUTI — Two fighter jets took off and roared over the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, a sprawling complex in this tiny African nation that is quickly becoming a strategic military and shipping outpost for the world.

Not far away, a massive U.S. flag waved over transport planes parked in front of America’s only permanent military base in Africa, Camp Lemonnier, home to about 4,000 personnel.

The Washington PostMon, Apr 9, 2018 Mon, Apr 9, 2018

President Guelleh inaugurate Djibouti's new international free zone, the largest in Africa

Djibouti on Thursday launched the first phase of Africa's biggest free-trade zone, seeking to capitalise on its strategic position on one of the world's busiest trade routes.

At a ceremony in the capital, President Ismael Omar Guelleh hailed the scheme as the culmination of infrastructure projects "boosting Djibouti's place in international trade and commerce".

Agence France-PresseThu, Jul 5, 2018 Thu, Jul 5, 2018

The official ceremony of the Non-permanent seat of the UNSC has been launch in New York by the Minister of Foreign Affair of Djibouti

Djibouti lance sa campagne officielle pour son élection en tant que membre non permanent du conseil de sécurité des nations unies

La NationTue, Dec 10, 2019 Tue, Dec 10, 2019