We are committed to Somaliland and the support for the democratical process will continue, said by European Union (EU) Special Envoy for Somalia/Somaliland

The EU Special Envoy for Somalia Mr Georges-Mark received april 3rd at his office in Nairobi Kenya Mr Amir Adan, Swedish politican from Conservative Youth Organisation Stockholm. and a candidate for the forthcoming election for European Parliament in june 2009.

At the meeting was also present Eidarus Sh Adan, Somaliland Ambassador to Sweden, The Special Envoy informed Mr Amir Adan about the EU work in Somalia in general and the support for Somaliland when it comes democracy and institution building. One important issue the parties discussed was the EU support for the forthcoming election for President. EU is the biggest donor for the forthcoming election for president.

Mr Amir Adan briefed the Special Envoy about his recent visit to Somaliland and the meetings he held with the Somaliland President, Somaliland National Election Commission (NEC), political Parties and the Speaker of Somaliland House of the Representative.

Amir Adan stressed that it is very important that EU support must continue and there is no time to waste. Therefore the planning for the forthcoming elect ion must go on , regardless the small setbacks that has occured. The most important target in this crucial time is the election takes place as soon as possible according to the timeline set by the House of Elders (Guurti). All the stakeholders should focus their effort and energy so that a free and fair election takes place. If we fail we are all losers and it will be a setback for democracy in the region and for the world.

Amir Adan urged that Interpeace and Somaliland National Election Commission must speed up their effort and bring a Final Vote List. as soon as possible. The whole world is waiting for the forthcoming election and the International community have inevested 8 million US dollar and a lot of efforts have been put so it is very important that we all work together so that a fair and free election takes place.