President Silanyo: We reiterate the importance of addr essing the
political independence of Somaliland
Hargeisa (TNN)-In response to the International Somalia Conference
final communiqué Presid ent Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo said:
“We are pleased that the Somalia Conference agreed continued
partnership between the int ernational community and the Government
of Somalia to build peace, stability and prosperity in our region.
However the Somalia Conference was right to note that political
progress remai ns the key to ensuring long-term stability for
Somalia. We reiterate the importance of addre ssing the political
independence of Somaliland, which will be an important part of
making this pledge of political progress a reality.
In Somaliland we have held five separate elections in the past two
decades, we have put in place functioning state institutions and we
have been fully involved in international efforts to combat
terrorism and piracy in the wider region. Yet these acknowledged
successes and the meeting of criteria for statehood under
international law have still not seen Somaliland recog nized as an
independent state. Building on the Ankara Communique, we look
forward to conti nuing our dialogue with Somalia on a political
settlement for Somaliland.”
Source: SomalilandGov
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