The government of Qatar has for the first time officially announced that it will pay millions of dollars to the outgoing leaders of the federal government of Somalia.
She denied allegations of money laundering in Somalia by the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Fahad Yassin, a recent allegation made by former US Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz.
The Qatari government, in an official statement to VOA inquiring about the former ambassador's allegations, has ruled out providing substantial financial support to the outgoing government.
The statement said Qatar had provided $ 20 million last year to support the government's budget, and underlined that there was no black money coming into Somalia.
"Qatar is playing a constructive role in Somalia, which we aim to help contribute to the independence, stability and development of Somalia. "Qatar's efforts and position are in line with those of the United Nations and other partners in the international community," the statement said.
It also denied that there was a close link between Somalia's director of intelligence, Fahad Yassin, and the government's secret support for him, as previously accused by the former US ambassador to Somalia.
In a recent interview with VOA, Stephen Schwarts, the former US ambassador to Somalia, accused the Qatari government of illegally paying the outgoing president, through Fahad Yassin, who he said had gained power and influence. political influence.
Qatar has recently been accused of colluding with senior federal government officials, but most of those allegations have been defended by the Qatari government, which faces stiff competition in the region.
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