MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro expressed hope on Tuesday that the US can be the primary nation to formally acknowledge the breakaway area after its 30-year pursuit of recognition.
Talking on the World Authorities Summit within the UAE, Irro highlighted the strategic significance of Somaliland, citing the $400 million funding by UAE-based DP World in Berbera Port. He emphasised the area’s key place alongside important maritime routes linking Africa and Asia.
Irro additionally revealed that the controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Ethiopia in January 2024 can be finalized by the top of the 12 months. The settlement, which his predecessor Muse Bihi Abdi negotiated, sparked tensions with Somalia. Mogadishu accused Addis Ababa of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Though Somaliland declared independence in 1991, Somalia considers the area a part of its territory. Regardless of this, Somaliland has functioned as a de facto state for over three a long time, persevering with its pursuit of worldwide recognition.
Somalia, which has beforehand sought to dam Somaliland’s participation in worldwide boards, has not but commented on Irro’s attendance on the World Authorities Summit. That is notable, as Mogadishu depends closely on the UAE for navy funding, which it can not afford to jeopardize.
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