It is with deep regret that we inform of the death of the most prominent diplomat of Djibouti, Mr. Issa Daher Bouraleh.  We offer our condolences to his family and close friends.  Inna lillhi wa inna ilayhi rajinoun.

H.E. Dr. Anton Caragea, President of EuropeanThe European Council on Tourism and Trade named Djibouti as World Capital of Culture and Tourism on April 10, 2018 in the presence of the diplomatic corps accredited to the global tourism institutions: European Council on Tourism and Trade and European Tourism Academy.

“The United Nations peacekeeping operations is the flagship enterprise of the Organization. We all have a vital interest in making it effective and successful.”  H.E. Mr. Mohamed Siad Doualeh

Following the termination, on February 22, 2018, of the concession contract previously awarded to DP World regarding the operation of Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), the Republic of Djibouti reaffirms its strategic wish to preserve and develop container terminal activities, respecting the rule of law and in the best interests of all stakeholders. The Société de Gestion du Terminal à Conteneurs de Doraleh (SGTD), an entity created to take over the activities of Doraleh Container Terminal, is a public company whose sole shareholder is the State of Djibouti. Its primary purpose is to defend the sovereign interests of the nation.