Somaliland Reaffirms Sovereignty, Pushes for Global Recognition

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its sovereignty in response to a joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its status is grounded in "facts and international law".

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Somaliland, said it had "taken note" of the joint position but emphasised that its statehood is based on historical continuity and legal foundations, including its independence on June 26, 1960, and its subsequent withdrawal from what it described as an "unratified union" with Somalia in 1991.

The government said that its growing engagement with international partners reflects evolving diplomatic practice and does not violate the sovereignty of any other state. Instead, it pointed to more than three decades of relative stability, democratic governance, and regional cooperation as evidence of its legitimacy.

Somaliland, which reclaimed its sovereignty in 1991, has maintained relative stability and democratic institutions despite continuing insecurity across the region. However, it remains outside formal international recognition frameworks, despite increased diplomatic and economic engagement with partners worldwide.