In a significant escalation of its campaign for international legitimacy, the Republic of Somaliland’s Second Deputy Speaker, Ali Hamud Jibril, submitted a pivotal resolution to the European Parliament today calling for its formal recognition.
The document, presented during a high-stakes plenary session in Brussels, outlines Somaliland’s case for statehood, citing its record of democratic elections, economic self-sufficiency, and effective counter-terrorism efforts. The resolution notes that these milestones were achieved despite decades of international isolation and without substantial foreign aid.
Somaliland’s EU Envoy, Ambassador Mohamed Kaiser, who accompanied Jibril, delivered a strong appeal for European endorsement. “Somaliland stands as a beacon of stability in a turbulent Horn of Africa, deserving not just sympathy but sovereignty,” Kaiser declared. He pointed to recent diplomatic overtures from the United States and a strategic pact with Ethiopia as indicators of a shifting international perspective.
Kaiser warned that delaying recognition risks emboldening irredentist claims from Somalia and could further destabilize critical Red Sea trade routes.
The resolution follows Jibril’s recent tour of Nordic and Benelux capitals, where he reportedly garnered tentative support from lawmakers. If adopted by the European Parliament, the measure could pressure the EU’s External Action Service to prioritize Somaliland in regional dialogues, potentially unlocking new trade and development agreements.
With global attention turning to the upcoming UN General Assembly, Kaiser’s closing argument resonates: “Recognition is the key to unlocking peace, not a barrier to it.”
