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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 January 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Somaliland: Recognition of States

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will publish conditions for contact with the Government of the Republic of Somaliland on the formal recognition of that state.

Answer

The UK's position on Somaliland's independence is clear; the settlement of Somaliland's status is an issue for Somalia and Somaliland to resolve through dialogue, in which we encourage both sides to engage. It is not for the UK to pre-empt that process or determine its outcome.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9980
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Recognition of states Somaliland
Link
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