By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi, has sent a message of congratulations and support to the Somaliland community in the UK, who held a large rally in support of their country’s nationalism and the recent agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia. , in which the Republic of Somaliland is receiving international recognition.
The Head of State especially thanked the organizers and the people of Somaliland who came from different parts of the United Kingdom and dedicated their time to join forces in expressing their support for the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two Governments of the Republic of Somaliland and that of the Federal Government of Ethiopia.
In welcoming the great support shown by the Somaliland community in the UK, the president underlined that the “solidarity and unity of the people and the government will contribute greatly to the process of recognition that this nation has been going aspiring to for a long time”.
The rally where the Somaliland community in the UK supported the agreement between the Republic of Somaliland and Ethiopia was attended by international friends who actively campaign for the cause of Somaliland, including sitting members of the British Parliament led by MP Gavin Williamson.