Somaliland:We are supportive of dialogue between Somaliland and neighbouring Puntland”Baroness Anelay UK’s Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

April 8, 2017

UK's Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Baroness Anelay of St Johns

Horndiplomat-The Uk’s Member of Parliament Lord Luce asked Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Question about the British government support they are providing to Somaliland that to enhancing political stability in Somaliland.

Richard Luce, Baron Luce Member of UK’s Parliament during Parliament Debate

Question:Asked by Lord Luce: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are providing to Somaliland to enhance political stability in that country?

The UK’s Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Baroness Anelay of St Johns Answered by that questions says

UK’s Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Baroness Anelay of St Johns speaks in Parliament

Answered by: Baroness Anelay of St Johns:The UK remains committed to enhancing political stability in Somalia, including in Somaliland. We are supportive of dialogue between Somaliland and neighbouring Puntland, and with the Federal Government of Somalia on areas of mutual interest.

MinisterBaroness Anelay of St Johns also added “In Somaliland, the UK is an active member of a group of international donors which provide technical, financial and political support to the National Electoral Commission and the broader electoral cycle in Somaliland. This included £2.18million in UK support to plan, prepare and deliver biometric voter registration in Somaliland.”