EU Pushes For A Fresh Somali Government And Somaliland Admin Talks

The European Union is pushing for the resumption of talks between Somalia and Somaliland.

EU ambassador to Somalia Nicolas Berlanga held talks via video conference with Somaliland President Muse Bihi where he expressed the EU’s unwavering commitment to assisting in that process.

Berlanga alluded to the talks between Somaliland and Somalia, drawing parallels with European Union experience.

Ambassador Berlanga urged Somaliland to work on reaching agreements to settle the problem of its citizens and to fulfil their aspirations.

The envoy to Somalia emphasized the strong ties between the parties and his commitment to further relations with Somaliland.

Somaliland’s minister of planning was part of the video conference on the marking of Europe Day 2020.

The ambassador’s remarks join the chorus of the international community voices that are pushing for talks between Somaliland and Somalia.