$25 billion of annual economic aid from New York US diplomatic representation: chief of mission: Ambassador John DE CHASTELAIN chancery: 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC Diplomatic representation in US: chief of mission: Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering embassy: Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021, New Delhi Administrative divisions: 2 oblasts (oblastey, singular - gobolka); Awdal, Bakool, Banaadir, Bari, Bay, Galguduud, Gedo, Hiiraan, Jubbada Dhexe, Jubbada Hoose, Mudug, Nugaal, Sanaag, Shabeellaha Dhexe, Shabeellaha Hoose, Sool, Togdheer, Woqooyi Galbeed Independence: 1 July - 30 June 1989); Deputy Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 20 March 1991) Member of: BSEC, CSCE, EBRD, ECO, ESCAP, IBRD, IDA, IMF, NACC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, ZC Diplomatic representation in US: chief of mission: Ambassador Amini Ali MOUMIN chancery: (temporary) 801 Second Avenue,
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