Mr. Isaias, who has been in the United States for a week to lure business and investment to his country, discussed the Somalia issues with Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of State Warren Christopher, United Nations Delegate Madeleine K. Albright and Samuel R. Berger, deputy National Security Council adviser.

Instead, Britain was happy to be the passenger for Somalia issues.

The solution to the Somalia issue lies with the UN and the African Union.