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Djibouti: IMF expects growth of 7% in 2017

In 2016 Djibouti’s economy has seen high growth on the back of a public spending campaign involving several major projects aimed at improving logistical and energy capacity.

The country’s medium-term outlook is favourable, with public and private investments expected to spur further economic development, according to the World Bank. The IMF agreed, predicting GDP growth would remain steady this year at 6.5%, rising to 7% in 2017.

 Wed, Jan 11, 2017 Wed, Jan 11, 2017

Commemorating Djibouti’s 48th Independence Anniversary (June 27, 2025): Strengthening Bilateral Relations with the United States

On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of Djibouti's Independence Day, celebrated on June 27, 2025, the Embassy of Djibouti in Washington, D.C. hosted a festive reception at the Willard InterContinental Hotel to commemorate this historic milestone.

 Wed, Jul 2, 2025 Wed, Jul 2, 2025

Message H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Minister Of Foreign Affairs to the Honorable Rex Tillerson US Secretary of State

MESSAGE TO THE HONORABLE REX TILLERSON, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUED BY H.E. MAHMOUD ALI YOUSSOUF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN OF DJIBOUTI ON THE OCCASION OF
THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE UNITED STATES.

PRESS RELEASE

 Wed, Jul 5, 2017

On December 5th 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for a non permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)

On December 5th, 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for Non-permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)

 Mon, Dec 2, 2019 Mon, Dec 2, 2019

Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia

Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces
in Beledweyene, Somalia

 Fri, Nov 4, 2016 Fri, Nov 4, 2016

Amb Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Ambassador Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

 Thu, Dec 7, 2023 Thu, Dec 7, 2023

President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership

REPORTS FROM EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY CEREMONY

 Tue, Mar 27, 2018 Mon, Apr 9, 2018

Ambassador Douale met with Dr. Shannon Smith

February 1, 2016 - Ahead of the Binational Forum meeting, Ambassador Douale had a productive and interactive meeting with Dr. Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan at the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

 Mon, Feb 1, 2016

NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS

NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS

The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform Djibouti nationals living in the United States and Canada that the Embassy will begin accepting application forms for new Djiboutian biometric passports, starting June 4, 2018.

 Fri, Apr 6, 2018

Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019

The Embassy of Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform all Visa Applicants, the Changes of visa validity and fees as of March 1, 2019, as Shown below

Transit visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 15 days 15 $

Short Stay Visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 90 days 30 $

 Thu, Feb 28, 2019 Thu, Feb 28, 2019

President Guelleh also participated on the Sideline of the US-Africa Summit a dinner organized by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .

The President of the Republic Ismail Omar Guelleh participated on the sideline of the US-Africa Business Summit a dinner organized by the Speaker of the house, in honor of African Head of State.

 Mon, Dec 19, 2022 Mon, Dec 19, 2022