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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Somalia and Somaliland

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what his policy is on the relationship between Somalia and Somaliland; and what account that policy takes of the positions of the (a) United States and (b) African Union.

Answer

The UK, alongside others in the international community, does not recognise Somaliland's unilateral declaration of independence. 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
6951
Session
2023-24
Subjects
USA African Union Somalia Somaliland
Link
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