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Somaliland: US to Maintain Dual Track Engagement Policy

Sunday, 17 February 2013 21:08

By: Yusuf M Hasan

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – The US government will diplomatically engage with Somaliland following its recent recognition of the Somalia government.

The United States formal diplomatic relations are with the Somali Government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, which the United States recognized on January 17, 2013.

This was informed by Mr. Matt Goshko who is Counselor for Public Affairs , Somalia Affairs Unit , U.S. Embassy, Nairobi during an interview with reporter Mahmud Walaleye of the Hornnewspaper.

Said he, "The United States is on record as being in accord with the African Union in recognizing a single Somali State"

According to the Counselor the Washington government shall maintain its current dual track engagement policy it has utilized for a number of years to deal with issues pertinent to the two neighbouring countries of Somaliland and Somalia.

"The U.S. will continue, however, to engage with Somaliland authorities on a broad array of issues that include development and humanitarian assistance, as we have done for a number of years" Said Mr. Goshko.

On the subject of talks between the two formerly united countries that divorced in 1991 the US government shall maintain a neutral stance thus facilitate the two sides reaching an amicable agreement.

In the talks that were sanctioned by the international community during the London and Istanbul II conferences on Somalia of 2012 the two countries who met for face to face for the first time in 21 years a number of agreements most notably the need for continued engagement were concurred upon.

Joint SL TFG talks team at Chevening house london/fileFollowing meetings at London's Chevening house by the technical committees and a head of state meeting in Dubai Somaliland postponed the talks after the mandate of the then Somalia Transitional Federal Government-TFG led by Sheikh Sharif expired thus subsequent election of current president Hasan Mahmud.

On the issue of the talks Counselor Goshko said, "We continue to encourage authorities from Somaliland and the Government of Somalia to engage in constructive dialogue"

The talks are expected to resume in London, May this year under the patronage of the British Prime Minister David Cameroon

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+2 # mohamed cheers 2013-02-17 21:59

Regardless of what Counselor Goshko said which necessarily explains it all, still
the talks between Hargeisa and Mogadiscio entities Govts started principally in London with followups in
Turkey and Dubai followed by a new change of Govt in Somalia now led by President HSM?. In my view, out of all the IC actors, London should be the principal venue where all the future serious talks takes place. The British are the best peers to host the Somali talks with the US and the other IC actors
to work with the British to settle a good resolve to the Somaliland quest vs
the rest of Somalia. Meanwhile, a two dual track of equal 2 way sovereign state solutions should be applicable.
In particular emphasis, the AU HQs, Igad, and the Arab League(AL)/OIC
should show extra efforts to bring about
peace and share responsibility with the IC actors/movers/shakers.
Cheers.

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-2 # Kayse 2013-02-17 23:58

The US has same policy towards Puntland and Somaliland regions by supporting provincial issues such as Council elections, sanitation and awareness issues because it is obligated to help the Somali people. However, the dual track policy (Puntland, Hargeisa and Mogadishu) is not a recognition of the tribal enclave of Saad Muse and HJ.

You can write every week an article about this dual-track but it means nothing.

The US recognizes the Somali government on a sovereign to sovereign relationship (thus in bar).

The Red Cross and other aid agencies all have dual tracks and these USAID dual track is not any different. Basically they are saying their minor humanitarian assistance will operate in all regions of Somalia, which is fair.

The separatists like to twist and mislead the words and try to manipulate to satisfy their khaat filled minds.

US only knows one Somalia. Period. You don't need to complicate a simple thing.

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+5 # Dhugtame 2013-02-18 10:22

What Sanitation? did you say sanitation? why can't you take care of your backside sanitation Keyse and leave Somaliland alone, you brick-head.

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-1 # Abdi 2013-02-18 00:19

Since when did the U.S. Care about the policy of Somalia?They are in it for their own interest which is to reduce piracy and expand its operations from the middle east to Africa. Unfortunately this only results in more bloodshed of innocent Somalis by drones and AMISON troops.

As long as Somaliland continues down the path it has been going over the party two decades it will achieve eventual recognition. Britain already sends 40% of the total aid to Somalia to Somaliland.

http://www.dfid.gov.uk/somalia

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0 # Abdi 2013-02-18 00:54

This is how much Somali Citizens in the U.S. are happy with Hassan Sheikh and the Somalia Administration.

Press release sent to Congress:
http://dailyjuba.com/?p=6074

Time is all that is needed before the useless administration embarrasses itself and proves it's incompetence on the World stage.

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-4 # Runta 2013-02-18 02:18

Somali in the US are excited except for few Majeerteen dudes who are still stuck in their qabiil mentality. They are the ones in MINNESOTA. Theses are the same individual who make lies to the FBI about our religious leaders accusing them of being terrorist. They are the ones whose children became became alcoholics and gan members because their parents are too busy instigating hate(fadhi ku dirir). And its not all majeerteen just few knuckle heads(losers)

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+1 # hitnrun716 2013-02-18 09:03

don't ever say anything about qabil macaan and we're in this blog to guide our brother's and sister's to accept unity of greater somalia inshallah.

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-3 # RUNTA 2013-02-18 02:21

"The United States is on record as being in accord with the African Union in recognizing a single Somali State"

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0 # SL 2013-02-18 02:38

Kayse, just because you've changed your name from 'Kayse' to 'Runta' does not mean your argument is valid or even true.

It's like saying 'Somalia has a democratically elected government which is supported throughout Somalia.' Everyone can read between the lines and understand this claim is false.

As Abdi stated above, recognition means nothing if the Government has no control of its borders let alone Mogadishu without the fear of being killed.

The way you make yourself seem popular by acting like someone else verifies how pathetic you are.

Runta = Kayse

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0 # loyal 2 Somaliland 2013-02-18 22:55

I have already said before please don't waste your time with this kase so called Runta guy he is in to deep with this politcs, tribe B-S thats clouding his judgment, A Jealous person is a dangerous person cuz he's dealing with emotion and emotions conflicts with intelligence and common sense.

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0 # Abdiwahab 2013-02-19 23:59

"On the subject of talks between the two formerly united countries that divorced in 1991 the US government shall maintain a neutral stance thus facilitate the two sides reaching an amicable agreement."

Choke on that Kayse, Runta and the other mirqaan SL haters

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