Khadar Hussein Abdi, Somaliland’s Minister of the Presidency, announced Somaliland’s readiness to serve as a dependable ally to the United States and its partners in the pursuit of international recognition.
In a statement shared on his X account, Abdi emphasized Somaliland’s potential to contribute significantly to regional stability and cooperation.“We believe we have valuable contributions to offer the United States and its allies,” Abdi declared, highlighting Somaliland’s commitment to being a responsible partner.
In a pointed critique, the minister accused Somalia of leveraging Al-Shabaab as a tool to influence American policymakers and perpetuate regional instability. The remarks underscore Somaliland’s ongoing efforts to distinguish itself as a stable and cooperative nation in the Horn of Africa, amid its quest for global recognition as a sovereign nation.