IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 134
Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and 
the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti’s role in combating 
terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2003
Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. JEFFERSON) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United 
States and the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing 
Djibouti’s role in combating terrorism.
Whereas the Republic of Djibouti attained independence in 
1977 and has since maintained good relations with the 
United States; 
Whereas Djibouti lies at the junction of the Red Sea and the 
Gulf of Aden, a strategic maritime passage; 
Whereas during the first Persian Gulf War, Djibouti provided 
important assistance to the United States and its coali-
tion partners, including access to its modern ports and 
airports;
•HCON 134 IH 
Whereas the Republic of Djibouti is a voice of moderation in 
the African Union, the Organization of the Islamic Con-
ference, and the Arab League; 
Whereas for over a decade, Djibouti has been a force for sta-
bility in the conflict-prone Horn of Africa; 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, 
Djibouti has been a full and active partner with the 
United States in the global war on terrorism; 
Whereas Djibouti has hosted United States military forces 
for over one year and has allowed United States and 
other coalition military forces to conduct extensive train-
ing exercises; 
Whereas the United States Central Command has chosen 
Djibouti as the headquarters of the Combined Joint Task 
Force-Horn of Africa, a key anchor of the United States 
Central Command’s antiterrorist efforts; 
Whereas President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of 
Djibouti visited the United States in January, 2003 to 
discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, economic de-
velopment, and other issues, and was warmly received by 
President George W. Bush and members of his cabinet; 
Whereas Djibouti suffers one of the highest infant mortality 
rates in Africa; 
Whereas the executive branch plans to establish an office of 
the United States Agency for International Development 
in Djibouti; 
Whereas the executive branch recently established a trans-
mission facility in Djibouti to support international 
broadcasting by the United States of Arabic language 
programs throughout the Middle East; and
•HCON 134 IH 
Whereas Djibouti is a key ally of the United States in a stra-
tegically important region: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the deepening relationship be-
tween the United States and the Republic of 
Djibouti; 
(2) recognizes the support and assistance 
Djibouti has provided in combating terrorism; 
(3) applauds the Republic of Djibouti for wel-
coming the presence of United States military forces 
for training and other purposes; and 
(4) encourages expanded relations between the 
United States and the Republic of Djibouti on issues 
of importance to the two countries, including assist-
ance programs aimed at promoting economic devel-
opment in Djibouti.
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