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Turkey hosts Somali summit. Held in Istanbul on Saturday May 22, the conference was co-hosted
by Turkey and the United Nations, bringing together representatives of 55 countries and
12 international organizations. International dignitaries in attendance included UN Secretary
General Ban Ki-moon and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner. At the conference, pledges
were made by the international community to help Somalia rebuild as a stable and peaceful
society. UN Secretary General Ban conveyed his appreciation for the support to Somalia
as plans were made for Spain’s hosting of a follow up conference in September.
Your Excellencies, Turkey and all international conference participants, we respectfully laud
your noble initiatives. Surely with such united support as yours, harmony and abundance will
soon prevail for all citizens of Somalia.