Ethiopian MP visits the London-based Afar Community Association

Press Release (04/01/2007)

It has been reported that the Honourable Mr. Maar Ali Sirro was welcomed by the President of the Afar Community Association in UK, Mr. Abdo Yusuf, and Mr. Adan Bodaya, the son of the former Afar Sultan of the Dawe region of Afarland. Mr. Maar Ali Sirro's principal aim was to inform the Afar community of the current political, economic and social developments, which are being undertaken in the State of Afar.

The President of the Afar Community Association in UK expressed his willingness to work closely in partnership with the State of Afar to improve the living conditions of the

Afar.

Mr. Bodaya described the meeting as productive, comprehensive and successful. The  ACA's mission is to improve the quality of life for the Afar people both here in the UK and in the homeland. Meanwhile, we are very keen to share responsibilities, experiences and visions to facilitate the needs of our people wherever they live, added Mr. Bodaya.

Afar Community Association in UK

London

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