"To use the term Arab-Somali relations is to exclude Somalia from the Arab homeland. Relations between Somalia and the other Arab countries are good but could be better."
— Siad Barre

January 1, 1970

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LeninistsPeople of the Cold WarPresidents of SomaliaIslamic socialistsMilitary leaders from Somalia
Original Language: English

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Need to Initiate a Dialogue Siyad barre.htm "No Need to Initiate a Dialogue: London Paper Interviews President Barre", Al-Tadamun in Arabic (30 May 1987)