“Recognition of the State of Palestine is a start, and a very welcome one. But it is no more than that. Judge Pillay admonished that ‘the Security Council must not be the graveyard of conscience.’ To this, Djibouti adds: neither must the General Assembly, nor any of its Member States.” – H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh

“In these troubled and dangerous times, as we commemorate Djibouti's 48th Independence Anniversary, we are reminded how blessed we are to continue to be a beacon of stability in the region. Having wise and experienced leaders has been a massive blessing to our country and people.” – H.E. Amb. Mohamed Siad Doualeh

Keynote Statement by His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Siad Doualeh during the 2024 Minnesota East Africa Banquet.

"Djibouti punches above its weight is a comment some of you might have heard in reference to the outsize influence we play in regional mediation processes, the stand we take on major global issues and the close proximity with large powers, including the US. Our response is that size does not matter when peace is at stake."

"The US–Djibouti relationship is an important one and both sides need to continue working together to discuss the topics of regional security, international trade, infrastructure development and other issues. The bond between both countries is a vital one in the region and we should make sure that this alliance is preserved."