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Written question asked by Liz McInnes (Labour) on Monday, 8 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2019. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Somalia: Guinea

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of (a) diplomatic relations between Somalia and Guinea, and (b) the effect of those relations are having on Somaliland.

Answer

​The UK is aware of the reported tensions between Somalia and Guinea. The two countries are responsible for their bilateral relationship. We are not aware of those relations having an effect on Somaliland. UK policy remains that it is for Somaliland and the Federal Government of Somalia to decide on a sustainable solution regarding their future. We continue to support and encourage plans for a peaceful dialogue between the two.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
274557
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Diplomatic relations Somalia Somaliland Guinea
Link
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