Mohamoud Walaaleye
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden has strongly criticized Somalia’s proposal to grant the U.S. exclusive control over strategic air bases and ports.
“The USA is not stupid. They know who they need to deal with when it comes to Berbera port,” Aden told Reuters, adding that the U.S. is ready to work with Somaliland—a peaceful, stable, and democratic nation.
His remarks come in response to a letter from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to President Donald Trump, offering control of assets including Balidogle and Berbera air bases and the ports of Berbera and Bosaso.