Somalia: PM offers peace with Rebels.

 Djabuuti 17 Fabaury 2009 Waagacusub Media

Somalia’s new Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke displayed his political agenda to put an end to the country’s long standing conflict, reports told Waagacusub Media on Tuesday.

Mr. Sharmarke, former president’s son, who was named last week as the new prime minister said yesterday that he was ready to negotiate with the rebels to solve matters in peaceful way.

“My schedule is to enter dialogue with the rebels and meet then wherever they stay and my plan is that some of the Islamist rebels will include in my cabinet,” said Sharmarke speaking with the reporters in Djibouti.

He said time of war had ended and it is high time to be gathered round table for talks to end the hostility.

Locals hailed the remarks by the PM as positive step towards peace and stability.

By:Dahir Abdulle Alasow
Dahiralasow@yahoo.com