4P1 MUN 2010

Zhang Long JianGabriel Kam

4P1(33)&(11)

STRONG ties with Somalia

• Actively helps Somalis with food and medicine. • Egyptian government provides training to the

Somalis police• Sends Egyptian teachers and doctors to the

country.• Deep-rooted ties between both countries.• Located in same region –Middle East• Arab League• Backs Somalia to regain its security and stability.

Strong relationship• The Arab League headquarters is in Cairo,

and the Secretary General of the League is traditionally an Egyptian.

Extensive political influence in the Middle East, Africa due to its strategic location

Warm ties with Israel and US• the US has provided Egypt with about $19

billion in military aid, making Egypt the second largest non-NATO recipient of US military aid after Israel.

• Also, Egypt received about $30 billion in economic aid within the same time frame. In 1989 both Egypt and Israel became a Major non-NATO ally of the United States.

Good relationship with EU states• partnership relation• Egypt’s biggest trading partner currently

accounting for 42% of Egyptian exports and 37% of import

Cost huge economic loss to Somalia Foreign countries fished illegally in Somalia

waters resulting in extra competition for fish

Less fishing catch for local fishermen Forced many fisherman into piracy, due to

decreased catch Pirates see their actions as chasing out

foreign trawlers, and protecting their local industry. (revenge)

Major States dumping toxic waste in Somalia waters

People living in the region down with radiation sickness, and other poisoning

Also affected fishing catch as pollution affected marine life

More people turned to piracy to support families

Also resulted in much anger in the citizens.

Civil war from 1991 States taking advantage of civil unrest Disintegrated arm forces Corruption Unable to attract foreign MNC/TNCs Caused weak economy as well, and poverty

amongst the people Inability to govern people well or to take

solid measures to cut down piracy Less deterrence for people when turning to

piracy.

Living below $2 a day Drove to the rise of piracy. 14% below poverty line. Many families unable to support

themselves More turning to piracy, a lucrative

business. Poverty is also a result of the

previous 3 factors.

Funds to aid economic development, so that people will be better able to support themselves

Reduce poverty, so less incentive for people to be pirates as the economy does well.

Recognition to her government and therefore respects her sovereignty as a state.

Assist Somalia government to build up strong political power and control over the state.

Somalia government to regain confidence of its people by accepting international help – for economy and piracy

National education

Re-establish arm forces Provide trainings Provide expertise for the army Provide funding for the army

reestablishment Provide weapons & technology required UN countries to provide military

support in waters of Somalia while training the army in Somalia

Negotiation with pirates off the coast Patrolling for pirates outside of Somalia

waters by international forces Allowance for UN countries to pursue pirates

even into Somalia waters, where upon capture, pirates are handed over to Somalia government.

Allowing of certain naval ships to patrol in Somalia waters until local army and navy are operationally-ready. (decided by Somalia)

Pirates have harmed the economy of many countries, and captured many fishermen from different countries.

It is therefore impertinent to take solid action against the pirates, by patrolling the sea, and military action)

It is at the same time important to solve the root cause of piracy, by helping Somalia achieve political stability, obtain economic development, and build up military power.