Somali NOC First Vice President and head of International relations Duran Ahmed Farah, who just returned from a visiting tour to Somali sporting communities in Canada, Sweden and Finland disclosed that Somali NOC and the Somali-born communities in North America and Europe agreed to jointly work on the country's sporting developments.   "During my stay in those countries I had several meetings with the leaders of the Somali sporting community there and they vehemently lauded the new initiative and I really understood that they are committed to working with Somali NOC to help it develop sporting activities in the war-devastated country" the Somali NOC First Vice President said in a press conference in London on Saturday. He said that the trip was part of the Somali NOC policy to establish mutual cooperation with Somali sporting communities abroad so that they can help local sporting activities. "As you know last year a high level delegation under the leadership of Somali NOC president had traveled throughout all Europe and signed agreements with the Somali communities in Europe who pledged a huge support for local sporting activities and this time my delegation was sent to Canada to see the Somalis there" Mr. Duran stated.  "I explained to them the current level of sporting activities in the country, the Somali NOC strategy plan and what role that Somalis abroad can play in promoting Somali sport and they fully accepted to voluntarily work with us" he added.  He said that Somalis in the Diaspora including former national players, former coaches and fans had shown their commitment to assist their country's sport in every manner. The Somali NOC vice president praised the Somali sports community in Canada, Sweden and Finland for their past assistance and urged them to redouble the good task they have been doing for the past several years. Shafi'i Mohyadin