The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to recent statements by Somalia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, who claimed in Doha that Mogadishu is “closely cooperating” with Somaliland and that channels of communication remain open to resolve the longstanding impasse.
In an official statement released yesterday, Somaliland categorically denied the existence of any ongoing talks, describing the Somali minister’s remarks as “misleading” and “false.”
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland officially suspended the dialogue earlier this year following Somalia’s blatant interference in Somaliland’s internal affairs,” the statement read. “There are no ongoing talks with Somalia, and the dialogue process has formally ceased.”
Somaliland emphasized that it has never been part of the federal system established in Somalia after 2012, having reclaimed its sovereignty in 1991 following the collapse of the union with Somalia. Since then, it has maintained independent state institutions, governance structures, and democratic processes.
The ministry accused Somalia of unilaterally collapsing the 13-year dialogue process and warned that no official is authorized to misrepresent the current status of relations for personal or political gain.
“Somalia must cease circulating false claims about supposed ongoing talks,” the statement continued. “Such unfounded remarks will neither create division nor uncertainty within Somaliland.”
Reaffirming its stability and unity, Somaliland described itself as “a sovereign, peaceful, and resilient nation” whose people remain steadfast in defense of their independence.
The sharp response underscores the deepening rift between Hargeisa and Mogadishu, with Somaliland insisting that any future engagement can only occur on the basis of mutual recognition of its sovereignty.