UK Government Recognition of Somaliland

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:47 pm on 18 January 2022.

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Photo of Gavin Williamson Gavin Williamson Conservative, South Staffordshire 5:47, 18 January 2022

My right hon. Friend is so correct. If we look to Djibouti, to the north of Somaliland, we see the Chinese investment that is going in. Where there is a vacuum, others do step in. If this country showed the leadership that it can by recognising Somaliland, that would show the Somaliland Government the value that we put on their friendship and partnership.