As the UN, US, EU sanctions continue to bite the Iranian
government; its subsidiary companies are now playing the smart role to explore
in new business opportunities in Africa. These companies are mainly operating
in the Middle East. Recently, Simatech Shipping LLC, which operates feeder
services between Dubai and Bandar Abas port, has entered a contract agreement
with Mogadishu Port Authority. They operate under the name of Mogadishu Port
Container Terminal (MPCT). Simatech has leased a container terminal inside
Mogadishu port and now they are trying to convince port management to
exclusively takeover the stevedoring activities in whole port. Even though,
most of the shipping companies are opposed their proposal. In corporation with
powerful former ministers, they are now expanding their activities in Kenya in
order to obtain a United Nations contracts with different names.
Recently, they have formed Liberty Shipping Ltd, which is
a sister company for Simatech Shipping LLC. Liberty will mainly focus feeder
services from Mombasa to Mogadishu container shipment. This will jeopardize the
new Somali government's efforts to engage the international communities and the
UN Agencies. We must prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard fromoperating
inside Somalia. They are a powerful organ which has been created to encounter
American pressure and international sanctions, which are intended to persuade
Tehran to abandon alleged plans to develop nuclear weapons.
It is the full responsibility of the new Somalian
government to safeguard the interest of the Somalian people and avoid
isolations from the international community.
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