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The original documents are located in Box 4, folder "Somalia - President Mohammed Siad Barre" of the National Security Adviser's Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. gitized from Box 4 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 25, 1976 Dear Mr. President: Thank you for your letter of January 9, which I have read with interest. I am pleased to hear that in your view the relations between our two countries have improved. This has been my desire, and the United States Government will continue to work toward this goal. It is in this spirit that we have renewed an aid program for Somalia. I have asked Ambassador Loughran and other American officials to meet with Somali officials to complete the necessary preliminary work leading to agreement on how the aid funds will be utilized. The question of Djibouti which you raised is an important and urgent one requiring careful consideration. The United States Government will be following closely the developments relating to the coming independence of that territory, and will consult with Somalia and other govern- ments which have a direct and special interest in this area. It is our desire to cooperate with all the parties in the region to support peace and stability. It would be indeed unfortunate if independence were to bring distur- bance and conflict rather than benefits to the people of that territory and its neighbors. Your comments on Angola and the Indian Ocean prompt me to repeat that we believe it to be in the interests of all concerned that Africa not be the scene of military competition between the great powers. This has been, and will continue to be, our consistent policy. We regret that others have not always exercised the restraint required for the success of this policy. GERALD -2- I was pleased that you have reaffirmed Somalia's policy of non-alignment. I believe that implementation of such a policy will foster the better relations we both seek, and I hope that we will shortly see further evi- dence of our improved relations in multilateral as well as in bilateral matters. I extend best wishes to you and the Somali people and reciprocate your desire that during 1976 significant strides be made toward the achievement of peace and justice throughout the world. Sincerely, Heald R. Ford His Excellency Major General Mohamed Siad Barre President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council of the Somali Democratic Republic Mogadiscio MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE 467 WASHINGTON CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) ACTION February 23, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: Brent Scowcroft B SUBJECT: Proposed Reply to Letter from President Siad of Somalia President Siad wrote you January 9 to review U.S. /Somalia relations and to discuss the French Territory of Afars and Issas (FTAI), the Indian Ocean and Angola (Tab B). On the question of Afars and Issas, President Siad indicates that his policy is to encourage independence without conditions and to oppose, as incompatible with true independence, a continued French military base in the port city of Djibouti. President Siad supports the concept of a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean and opposes the establishment of any military bases which would introduce great power rivalry to the area. On Angola he observes that the MPLA represents the majority of the Angolan people and has receiveda "majority of international recognition." He calls on the U.S. to help create an atmosphere for peace in that country. Finally, he thanks the United States for resuming aid to Somalia. You will recall that in your meeting September 24, 1975 with Somalia's Ambassador to the United States, Abdullahi Ahmed Addou, you indicated that the United States had been pleased to help in the drought in Somalia and was reviewing proposals to be of economic assistance to that country. Subsequently we have planned for FY'76 a small, $3-5 million 'food for work' program for Somalia under PL480 authority. Our efforts with Somalia are designed to improve relations and to offer Somalia some option to excessive reliance on the Soviet Union. CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) 3/9/04 CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) -2- In keeping with these efforts, it is recommended that you respond personally to President Siad's latest letter. A suggested text (Tab A) assures President Siad of our desire to improve relations and suggests that representatives of our two Governments meet soon to complete the necessary work to implement this year's aid allocation. The reply also comments briefly on President Siad's views on Afars and Issas, Angola, and the Indian Ocean. On the first question, the reply stresses our desire to cooperate with all parties in the region in support of peace and stability as the territory moves to independence. On Angola and the Indian Ocean the letter stresses our belief that it is in the interest of all concerned that Africa not be the scene of military competition between the great powers but that regrettably others have not always exercised the restraint required if this policy is to be successful. Lastly, the reply expresses pleasure that Siad has reaffirmed Somalia's policy of non-alignment and expresses the hope we will soon see further evidence of our improved relations in multilateral as well as in bilateral matters. Bob Hartmann's office has cleared the text of the letter. RECOMMENDATION: That you forward to President Siad of Somalia the letter at Tab A. Tab I And to 21231430 MH MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 467 CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) ACTION February 13, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: BRENT 7 SCOWCROFT FROM: Hal Horan HIt SUBJECT: Presidential Correspondence: Proposed Reply to Letter from President Siad of Somalia RECOMMENDATION: That you forward to the President the self-explanatory memo at Tab I recommending he send a personal response to Somali President Siad's letter of January 9, 1976. CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) Bh 3/9/04 GERALD 1799 JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT Mr. President, Once again I find it most opportune to send Your Excellency my greetings, and best wishes for your people. IN doing so, I also must point out that I have had many reflections on the fruitful exchanges that we had together during my visit to the United States of America in October 1974, and indeed, on the subsequent events that had since taken place between us personally and between our two countries. Although some of these events may have looked negative, I do sincerely believe that a good deal of understanding and fore- bearance had emerged on both sides; a fact which gives me a worthy cause to rejoice the results which fate had charted so that we do still, and hopefully for a long time yet, possess the guidance and the blessings of God that we appreciate one another's pre-occupations that need both resource and reason. I send this message through my Personal Envoy, Jaalle Abdirahman Nur Hersi, Secretary of State for Finance, who will brief Your Excellency much further than the short space here can allow me to say all the details I wish to cover. BERMAD a FORD VIBIANT UTAH JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 2 - I need not Mr. President, repeat what I clarified in my previous dialogues with you and often through our official representatives, but nonetheless I feel very strongly about emphasising certain points so that there may never be any misconception or misunderstanding. Mr. President, the United States of America is just about to celebrate on July 4th, 1976 her bicentennial of Indepen- dence. Likewise the Somali Democratic Republic has only just made its 15th, and its 6th of meaningful and fruitful sover- eignty through our blessed revolution. In this regard I wish to quote myself in my message to Your Excellency on June 22nd, 1975:- "The Revolutionary tide which, two Centuries ago, swept over the United States has, since then, stirred in many other countries of the world. It is no wonder that this revolutionary spirit has touched the souls of the Somali people at this particular time. FORD As we stated repeatedly, the objective of A. GERALD LIBRARY our Socialist Revolution is to wage war against the very enemies of mankind, namely poverty, ignorance and disease. It is to transform our / UTAH JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 3 - socio-economic conditions for the better and, in fact, thereby, bring our people into life itself. It is a cardinal principle to our policies to maintain our conviction of Non-alignment. This conviction does not deter our having a large number of friends in the world, rather it enhances and glorifies that objective. It does not curb or condemn our absolute freedom, rather it widens its scope. It nourishes our sovereignty with strength, a sovereignty with which by this phi- losophy no free nation can trade. We seek stability, harmony among nations and uphold the necessity for international peace and security. We oppose, and still do so any military build up; we condemn the presence of bases and the setting of military arsenals anywhere in the world". Against that background, Mr. President, I invite you to FORD scan the horizons of three very immediate issues, all of them " GERALD LERRARY very real and very near to my heart and, 1 am sure, to the hearts and conscience of men of good faith who care for the 43 THE JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 4 - security or the souls of this troubled mankind. The first issue, Mr. President, is that of the forthcoming independence of French Somaliland. This issue, in its current perspective, is one which should give us both, and every responsible statesman, a fair dosage of alarm, but before I enlarge on that theme I can hardly resist to mention one other so inter-related. It is the Great Power rivalry in the Indian Ocean. Onboth counts the position of the Somali Democratic Republic has been unambiguous and direct. On the Indian Ocean, the Somali Democratic Republic, being a littoral state, one of whose very security, sovereignty and political independence would be jeopardized, have always opposed, and will do so vehemently, the establishment of any base or any form of military machine which causes one or the other of the Great Powers to counter balance that establish- ment or compete in strategic or tactical formula. We do abide by, and solemnly uphold, the spirit and the declaration of the United Nations that this should remain a zone of peace. Peace as a question and as a concept, seems to be the FORD a LIBRARY one commodity in human moral codes which is today out of stock. It is so far away and yet so near. It is the challenge GERALD that we face with our present generations, it is the human THE JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 5 - outcry: it is what we are in quest, without which we will never rest. I am not, by any stretch of imagination, expounding on this matter out of naivity or overlook of the interests involved. But it is precisely because of interests and such other factors which constitute human greed, Mr. President, that I feel it worth our while to digest. The strife ravaging in Angola, Mr. President, is one which should touch the hearts of all men and women of any colour or political complexion. The position of the Somali Democratic Republic is very clear. We believe that this nation has come out of a most prolonged struggle for its freedom and, it is a pity, that with freedom came pointless civil war. The people of Angola should know where their interest lies, who represents them and who they give their trust with the affairs of state. We believe that the Popular Movement (MPLA) enjoy that trust bestowed upon that party by the majority of its people. We also are convinced that it has been honoured by the overwhelming majority of international recognition. FORD A LIBRARY Therefore, Mr. President, in order to put an immediate GERALD end to this wasteful war 1 find it my duty to call upon you ./ UNIT JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 6 - to help create the atmosphere for peace in that country, and the United States of America can do a great deal in that direction. I trust that a dialogue with the present Government in Angola can assure all the interests of the United States of America in that country and I do hope Your Excellency will explore every possible alternative for gaining that objective. In French Somaliland a new development is just about to take place, As the leader of a great country and as a most prominent International statesman 1 find it inevitable and bound by my duty to brief you on the position of the Somali Democratic Republic. Our stand in the events in French Somaliland has always been unambiguous and very direct. French Somaliland being the last French colony have been on the march for complete independence for a long time, but some quarters have often fabricated certain speculations which were based on no facts at all, We want and urge French Somaliland to attain their freedom FORD and independence without conditions, let or hinderance from & BERALD LIBRARY any direction. It is the people of that territory who should decide their fate alone, and that is a birth right which all nations possess. ./ JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 7 - I am very happy that France has at last declared its willingness to grant independence to French Somaliland, and recognize principles of independence for that country, but the inference of France to leave behind a military base in Jibouti, and her intention of handing over power to a particular group or individuals raises much cause for alarm. A military base in Jabouti does not alter the colonial status. Any country which offers such establishment sells its very sovereignty out. There, such a base creates negative aspects which far outweigh any advantage that might be accrued to France or even remotely to NATO. The Somali Democratic Republic certainly opposes it because it will be the very altar on which the independence of French Somaliland will ultimately be slain. When independence come to that territory it should not automatically fall on the lap of a self-styled leadership, but must go to the legal and legitimate representatives of its people who take the reins by freely true election. The New State in French Somaliland is always free and has the option to choose the terms of relations which she may GERALD a LIGALEY FORD have with France after independence, but, Mr. President, it will be most inappropriate and intimidatory if such relation- ship is carved before the birth of total freedom. UTA JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 8 - France had many colonies in Africa and she enjoys unique and exceptionally good relationship with them. The same course is open for France and French Somaliland. The Somali Democratic Republic will, I assure you Mr. President, encourage the New State to do so and open the way ,if we are consulted ,for such eventuality with both sides. I should also clarify our position in one other factor often misreported. We unequivocally promote and guarantee on our part that the New State should continue to safeguard and assure the economic interests which link her with other states, without jeopardizing their vested vital needs. We have clearly made this assurance to President Giscard d'Estaing. In this issue, the Somali Democratic Republic will be the first to recognize a legitimate New State in French Somali- land, who, like all of us will have every right to chart their future by their own right and sovereignty. Having gone thus far, Mr. President, I wish also to touch on some other aspects on the bilateral Somali/United States relations. runa à GERALD LLBRARY Over the past five years the Somali/USA relations have been characterized as being in the low ebb and were often marked by incidents too far removed from warmth and UTA JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 9 - conduciveness for effective cooperation. Since 1974, it is gratifying to note that much of the gloom had been removed and the two countries, despite some isolated cases, have come up with positive inclinations towards more realistic approaches. It gives me great pleasure that the efforts made on both sides have at last been indicative of reward. At executive and Govern- ment levels we have always used restraint and have done our level best to remove any trip-wire obstacles which may have been the cause, or could further deteriorate the situations. The initiative taken by the Government of the United States of America in restoring and resuming Aid to Somalia have been both timely and commendable. I must here express my deep appreciation towards the response given by the United States of America to the rescue operations of our drought-stricken population. Mr. President, the devastation and destitution which my people have suffered through this natural disaster is of such magnitude that we have never experienced its like in living memory. We lost more than 40% of livestock population, more than 20,000 people died in the process and we successfully FORD " GERALD LIBRANY managed to salvage some 250,000 people from the ruins of dust and destruction; all byour efforts, faith and the international assistance given us in response to the human conscience. UTTY JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 10 - The phase I of this task was relatively simple - namely the rescue operations. But as I am certain you will appreciate phase 11 - - Rehabilitation and Resettlement. of the programme poses a most arduous and complicated responsibility. 250,000 people, Mr. President, who completely lost their only means of livelihood have to be channelled back into the dignified and useful processes of the national economic effort. Mr. President, the resumption of Aid to Somalia on your part has, I must emphasise again, been timely, but I wish to indicate that the expectation of the Somali people for subs- tantial assistance is much too high than have been so far indicated. We accept the spirit and the motive behind the resumption of the United States of America Aid, but considering the problems facing my people I hope that the assistance of the United States of America in this commitment may not be just nominal or tangential for mere subsistence. I conclude, Mr. President, with a final note of optimism that the New Year may crown our relations with deeper success and bring peace and happiness to mankind. FORD & GERALO LIBRARY ./ JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQ. SOOMAALIYA SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Madaxtooyada Golaha Sare ee Kacaanka Presidency of the Supreme Revolutionary Council MADAXWEYNAHA THE PRESIDENT - 11 - Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest and fraternal consideration. Mogadishu, 9th January, 1976. PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL. MAJOR GENERAL Mind MOHAMED STAD BARRE, HIS EXCELLENCY GERALD FORD, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON. DEPAND & FOHD S/S 7601510 DEPARTMENT OF STATE I Washington, D.C. 20520 CONFIDENTIAL February 5, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BRENT SCOWCROFT THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Proposed Reply to Presidential Letter from President Siad of Somalia (NSC 7600467) Somali Ambassador Addou delivered a letter to the President from President Siad at the White House on January 23. Attached is a draft reply. In his letter President Siad reviewed U.S./ Somali relations, noting that in spite of difficulties, there had been an increase in under- standing. He reiterated that non-alignment was a cardinal principle of Somali policy. President Siad discussed the immediate issues of "French Somaliland" (The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas), the Indian Ocean and Angola. Concerning "French Somaliland", his policy was to encourage independence without conditions and to oppose a continued French military base in Djibouti as incompatible with true independence. He did, however, pledge that Somalia would encourage an independent Djibouti to maintain good relations with France and to insure the economic interest of other states, by which he presumably meant Ethiopia. President Siad stated that he supported the concept of a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean and opposed the establishment of any military bases which would introduce great power rivalry to the area. His position on Angola was that the MPLA represented the majority of the Angolan people and had received a majority of international recognition. He called on President Ford to help create an atmosphere for peace in that country. CONFIDENTIAL GDS Ha 3/9/04 GERALD CONFIDENTIAL -2- Finally he thanked the Government of the United States for resuming aid to Somalia, but added that Somalia's needs were so great that he hoped our commitment in the future would be a larger one. In the proposed reply the President assures President Siad of our desire to improve relations and suggests that representatives of the two Governments meet soon to com- plete the necessary work to implement this year's aid allocation. The reply also comments briefly on President Siad's views on Djibouti and Angola. Regarding the former it stresses our desire to cooperate with all the parties in the region in support of peace and stability as the territory moves to independence. Concerning Angola it reiterates our policy that Africa not be the scene of military competition between the great powers. C. arth for George S. Springsteen Executive Secretary Attachment: Suggested Letter CONEIDENTIA 16 He Herau through B TRANSMITTED BY: RECEIVED BY: (Date & Time Stamp) (Date) & Time : DEPARTMENT OF STATE Operations Center FeB 5 17 36'76 LDX MESSAGE RECEIPT S/S # 76 FE 5 PM 5 52 LDX MESSAGE NO. 1000 CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL 5 DESCRIPTION OF MSG. Springsteen/Scowcroft re Proposed Reply to Presidential Letter fromPresident Siad of Somalia FROM: P S/S , , Officer Office Symbol Extension Room Number LDX TO: DELIVER TO: EXTENSION: ROOM NUMBER: NSC Mrs. Davis $ r , , n , # , , 9 FOR: CLEARANCE / / INFORMATION XXXX PER REQUEST / / COMMENT / REMARKS: VALIDATED FOR TRANSMISSION BY: CAborg (44) Executiveecretariat Officer FORD & LIBRARY QERALD DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE Washington, D.C. 20520 CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BRENT SCOWCROFT THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Proposed Reply to Presidential Letter from President Siad of Somalia (NSC 7600467) Somali Ambassador Addou delivered a letter to the President from President Siad at the White House on January 23. Attached is a draft reply. In his letter President Siad reviewed U.S./ Somali relations, noting that in spite of difficulties, there had been an increase in under- standing. He reiterated that non-alignment was a cardinal principle of Somali policy. President Siad discussed the immediate issues of "French Somaliland" (The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas), the Indian Ocean and Angola. Concerning "French Somaliland", his policy was to encourage independence without conditions and to oppose a continued French military base in Djibouti as incompatible with true independence. He did, however, pledge that Somalia would encourage an independent Djibouti to maintain good relations with France and to insure the economic interest of other states, by which he presumably meant Ethiopia. President Siad stated that he supported the concept of a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean and opposed the establishment of any military bases which would introduce great power rivalry to the area. His position on Angola was that the MPLA represented the majority of the Angolan people and had received a majority of international recognition. He called on President Ford to help create an atmosphere for peace in that country. CONBIDENTIAL GDS Ha 3/9/04 CONFIDENTIAL -2- Finally he thanked the Government of the United States for resuming aid to Somalia, but added that Somalia's needs were 50 great that he hoped our commitment in the future would be a larger one. In the proposed reply the President assures President Siad of our desire to improve relations and suggests that representatives of the two Governments meet soon to com- plete the necessary work to implement this year's aid allocation. The reply also comments briefly on President Siad's views on Djibouti and Angola. Regarding the former it stresses our desire to cooperate with all the parties in the region in support of peace and stability as the territory moves to independence. Concerning Angola it reiterates our policy that Africa not be the scene of military competition between the great powers. for C. arth Bag George S. Springsteen Executive Secretary Attachment: Suggested Letter CONFIDENTIAL IF SUGGESTED REPLY Dary to to Dear Mr. President: will HH 96/6/e Thank you for your letter of January 9 which I have read with interest. I am pleased to hear that in your view the relations between our two countries have improved. This has been my desire, and the United States Government will continue to to he ? work towards this goal. It is in this spirit that we have renewed to an our aid program for Somalia. We have asked air Ambassador Loughran and other officials of our And X G government to meet with the pertinent Somali offi- cials to complete the necessary preliminary work leading to agreement on how the current year's allocation will be utilized in Somalia. I hope that their efforts will bear fruit shortly. The question of Djibouti which you raised is an important and urgent one which required care- ful consideration. The United States Government His Excellency Major General Mohamed Siad Barre, President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council of the Somali Democratic Republic, Mogadiscio. Department of State FOHD & GERALD BRARY -2- will be following closely the developments relating to the forthcoming independence of that territory, and will keep in touch with Somalia and other governments which have a direct and special interest in this area. It is our desire to cooperate with all the parties in the region to support peace and stability, for it would be indeed unfortunate if independence were to bring disturbance and conflict rather than the hoped- for benefits to the people of that territory and its neighbors. Your comments on Angola and the Indian Ocean prompt me to repeat that we believe it to be in the interests of all concerned that Africa not be the scene of military competition between the great powers. This a will continue to air, wingus that order have not has been our consistent policy. Unfortunately, the always eximined therest required results have not always been successful since it is of this policy is In he surrifful a policy which requires mutual restraint and asseptance. Nevertheless we shall continue to pursue this policy vigorously. I was pleased that you have reaffirmed Somalia's policy of non-alignment. I believe that such a policy will foster the better relations we both seek and I hope that we will shortly see further evidence of our improved relations in the multilateral as well as in matters the bilateral area. " GERALD BRARY -3- - I extend best wishes to you and the Somali people and reciprocate your desire that during the new year of 1976 significant strides be made toward the achievement of peace and justice throughout the world. Sincerely, Gerald R. Ford CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 7601510 REFERRAL Date: January 23, 197. NSC log # 7600467 MEMORANDUM FOR: George S. Springsteen Executive Secretary Department of State DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: To: President Ford From: Mohamed Siad Barre Date: January 9, 1976 Subject: President of Somalia re US-Somali relations and discusses various substantive issues ACTION REQUESTED: XXXX Draft reply for: XXXXX President's Signature White House Staff Other Direct reply Furnish info copy Dispatch Translation Recommendations / Comments Appropriate Handling Other Information DUE DATE: January 30, 1976 COMMENTS: Medial 4 Jiana for Jeanne W. /Davis Staff Secretary CLASSIFICATION: DOC RECD LOG NBR INITIAL ACTION O NSC CORRESPONDENCE PROFILE MO DA MO DA HR Mohamel Sial Barrer 2317 7600467 REFERENCE: CIRCLE AS APPROPRIATE TO: PRES + FROM: KISSINGER, H S/S UNCLAS LOG IN/OUT NO FORN SOURCE/CLASS/DESCRIPTION KISSINGER COLBY, W OTHER LOU NODIS SCOWCROFT SCHLESINGER, J C EYES ONLY EXDIS discussing INTERNAL ROUTING AND DISTRIBUTION Various such REC ACTION tastine REQUIRED issues SUBJECT: of Somale re 2as, Somali relations of DAVIS Cuty ltc ST to EX SEC her June Mohamel TS S Line SENSITIVE CODEWORD Barre ACTION INFO. 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