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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 8 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Somaliland: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if his Department will take steps to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state.

Answer

The constitutional settlement between Somaliland and Somalia is not for the UK to decide. It is for Somalia and Somaliland to come to an agreement about their future relationship and we encourage dialogue on this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5977
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Sovereignty Somaliland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk