GAROWE -- The President of Somalia's Puntland Government Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas has called on Turkey government to step up more humanitarian and development assistance in the northeastern region on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports.| "And hurry the hell up! I've got payments to make on my Swiss condo!" |
"I extend my profound appreciation to Turkey, we are looking forward to getting more help from [Turkish government]," urged Puntland leader. "Puntland is a peaceful area and we aren't at a stage to receive assistance alone but we are now working on change and progress".
Expressing pleasure over investment opportunities, President Gaas noted that Turkey business community members who are willing to invest in Puntland will be welcomed with open arms.
Turkey didn't heed calls for broad and fair involvement by former Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole as Turkish agencies are undertaking massive development projects in Mogadishu.