The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland has issued a forceful rebuttal to recent statements by Somalia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar. Speaking in Doha, Omar asserted that Mogadishu is “closely cooperating” with Somaliland and that communication channels remain open to resolve the longstanding impasse.
In an official statement released yesterday, Somaliland categorically denied any ongoing dialogue, dismissing the Somali minister’s claims as “misleading” and “factually incorrect.”
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland formally suspended all dialogue earlier this year due to Somalia’s blatant interference in our internal affairs,” the statement declared. “No talks are currently in progress, and the dialogue process has officially ended.”
Somaliland stressed that it has never participated in the federal system established in Somalia after 2012, having restored its sovereignty in 1991 following the dissolution of its union with Somalia. The nation has since maintained its own independent institutions, governance, and democratic processes.
The ministry accused Somalia of having unilaterally undermined the 13-year dialogue process and warned that no official is authorized to misrepresent the status of bilateral relations for any purpose.
“Somalia must immediately cease circulating these unfounded claims of ongoing negotiations,” the statement continued. “Such remarks will not create division or instability within Somaliland.”
Reaffirming its national resolve, Somaliland described itself as “a sovereign, peaceful, and resilient state” whose people stand firmly in defense of their independence.
This firm response highlights the widening divide between Hargeisa and Mogadishu, with Somaliland asserting that any future engagement must be predicated on the mutual recognition of its sovereignty.
