NEWS: Somaliland deepens its relationship with Taiwan

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:25 am

Somaliland opened a consultant workplace in Taiwan on Wednesday, returning the favour from Taiwan’s office in Somaliland which opened ultimate month.

Both are unrecognised, however de facto sovereign territories, and have determined common ground in their remoted global status.

“Taiwan and Somaliland shared the dedication to safeguarding the values of freedom, democracy, justice and the rule of law”, stated Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s foreign minister.

“We both face external pressures, but both proud of our sovereignty and ready to protect it.”

The deepening relationship has sparked anger in Somalia, which described the go as a “reckless attempt” to infringe on its sovereignty, whilst Beijing accused Taipei of separatism.

“Our relations is based on the spirit of mutual help that will in no way do any damage whatsoever to the interests of different countries,” Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s representative in Taiwan, declared.

“But rather contributed to the international peace and improving monetary activities. “

Only 15 nations diplomatically comprehend Taiwan over Beijing, which claims the island as its personal territory.

But many international locations hold embassy equivalent exchange offices in Taipei.

Taiwan and Beijing have been conflict a diplomatic arm-wrestling fit for decades, in which each aspect tries to poach the other’s allies.

Somaliland, which is not formally recognized by any other nation, declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has thrived as a comparative beacon of stability.

(AFP)