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Installation of transitional Somali government: Minister Fini authorises two humanitarian flights bound for Isaly

On the occasion of the official installation of the Transitional Federal Government of Somali, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini has authorised two humanitarian flights, which will reach the airport of Isaly, near Mogadishu, tomorrow 1 July to coincide with Somalia's national holiday. Special Envoy of the Italian Government to Somalia Hon. Mario Raffaelli will personally hand over the material sent by the Cooperation for Development office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Ghedi. The aid comprises: 90 tents, 30 electric generators and 100 kitchen sets, for a total value of approximately 300,000 euro.