MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister has said the Federal Government is prepared to resume political dialogue with Hargeisa in an effort to address long-standing disputes between the two sides and revive stalled negotiations aimed at strengthening stability and cooperation.
The remarks come amid renewed regional and international calls for dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and Somaliland authorities following years of political deadlock and growing tensions over sovereignty, security, and diplomatic relations.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, Mogadishu remains committed to peaceful engagement and is willing to reopen discussions with Somaliland leaders to find common ground on key national issues affecting the future of Somalia.
“We are ready for dialogue and committed to resolving differences through peaceful political engagement,” the senior Somali official reportedly said during a public event in Mogadishu.
The statement signals a possible attempt by the Somali federal government to revive communication channels that have remained largely inactive in recent years despite repeated mediation efforts by regional and international partners.
Talks between Mogadishu and Hargeisa have historically focused on issues including political status, security cooperation, airspace management, humanitarian coordination, trade, and the sharing of international aid and development assistance.
Relations between the two sides have remained tense since Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. While Somaliland operates with its own government, currency, security forces, and institutions, it has not received formal international recognition as an independent state.
Somalia continues to regard Somaliland as part of its sovereign territory and has consistently opposed any moves toward international recognition of the region as a separate country.
The issue has gained increased international attention in recent years following Somaliland’s growing diplomatic outreach and strategic agreements with foreign partners, including controversial maritime and port-related deals in the Horn of Africa.
Political tensions between Mogadishu and Hargeisa escalated further earlier this year after disputes surrounding regional agreements and questions over territorial sovereignty triggered diplomatic confrontations between Somalia and some neighboring countries.
Despite periodic mediation attempts led by countries such as Turkey, Djibouti, and the African Union, previous rounds of talks between Somalia and Somaliland have repeatedly stalled without producing a lasting political settlement.
Analysts say renewed dialogue could help reduce political tensions and improve cooperation on security, trade, migration, and counterterrorism challenges affecting the Horn of Africa region.
International partners have consistently urged both sides to maintain peaceful communication and avoid actions that could further destabilize relations or increase regional tensions.
The Deputy Prime Minister’s comments also come at a time when Somalia is navigating broader political challenges related to constitutional reforms, electoral disputes, and federal-state relations ahead of future elections.
Neither Somaliland authorities nor officials in Hargeisa immediately issued a formal response to the latest remarks from Mogadishu regarding the possibility of restarting negotiations.