Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Somaliland: Recognition of States
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the decision by Israel to recognise Somaliland and the implications for the UK's own policy on recognition.
- Answer
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It is the UK's long-standing position that the settlement of Somaliland's status is an issue for authorities in Mogadishu and Hargeisa to decide through a consultative process and dialogue, in line with the principles of the UN charter.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 102724
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Israel Recognition of states Somaliland
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- 2026-01-15 10:59:56 +0000
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