Ministry of Natural Resources (Somalia)

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Federal Republic of Somalia
Natural Resources

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Agency overview
Jurisdiction Somalia
Headquarters Bondhere, Banaadir, Mogadishu Flag of Somalia.svg
Coordinates: 2°2′24″N45°20′46″E / 2.04000°N 45.34611°E / 2.04000; 45.34611
Agency executive

Ministry of Natural Resources was the ministry that was responsible for the natural resources of Somalia. [1] On 17 January 2014, newly appointed Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed split the ministerial portfolio into the Ministries of Agriculture, Mineral Resources, Fishing and Marine Resources, Environment and Livestock, and Energy and Water, respectively. [2]

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References

  1. "Somalia: Prime Minister Unveils His New Cabinet". Shabelle Media Network. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  2. "Somali Prime Minister Unveiled His 55-Member Cabinet (Full List)" . Retrieved 1 May 2014.