President Trump has decided to not recognize the sovereignty of the state of Somaliland. The administration went further in a report from the State Department claiming the U.S. recognizes Somalia as having sovereignty over Somaliland. The report also claims the U.S. is open to cooperating with Somaliland on security issues.
US reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty, explores Somaliland cooperation – Somalia Today
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The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Somalia’s sovereignty while outlining possible areas for expanded cooperation with Somaliland in security, diplomacy and trade, according to a State Department report submitted to Congress.
The two-page report says Washington recognises “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which includes the region of Somaliland”.
It also says the United States maintains a “positive, constructive relationship” with Somaliland and continues to explore “additional opportunities for engagement” with authorities in Hargeisa.
The report does not signal a move towards recognising Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has sought international recognition for more than three decades.
Somalia rejects Somaliland’s claim to statehood and says the territory remains part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The document, titled Potential Areas for Improved United States Engagement with Somaliland, was prepared under the 2026 State Department appropriations law.
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