Kulmiye calls for stronger diplomatic relations between Somaliland and the US
Hargeisa (SLpost)- Somaliland’s opposition Kulmiye Party has expressed appreciation to US Senator Ted Cruz for his support of the country’s aspirations for international recognition and stronger relations with the United States.
In a letter dated November 11, 2026, Kulmiye’s First Deputy Chairman and Acting Chairman, Abdiasis Mohamed Samale, thanked Senator Cruz for his efforts to raise Somaliland’s profile within the US Congress and engage American diplomatic representatives on the issue.
The letter highlighted Cruz’s advocacy in the US Congress and his engagement with the Department of State, describing his position as an important contribution to advancing Somaliland’s interests in Washington.
Kulmiye also welcomed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump acknowledging Somaliland as a country distinct from Somalia. The party described the comments as an encouraging development for Somaliland’s efforts to strengthen its international standing and build closer relations with the United States.
“His public recognition of Somaliland’s separate political identity is an important moment for our people,” Samale wrote in the letter published on Kulmiye Party Facebook page.
The party further highlighted Somaliland’s record of maintaining peace, democratic governance and stability for more than three decades. It argued that stronger relations between Hargeisa and Washington could serve the interests of both sides, particularly in maritime security, trade, economic cooperation and regional stability.
Samale expressed hope that Senator Cruz’s continued engagement, alongside President Trump and his administration, would help open a new chapter in relations between Somaliland and the United States.
The letter comes amid continued efforts by Somaliland political leaders to strengthen engagement with US lawmakers and policymakers as part of a broader campaign for international recognition.
Somaliland restored its independence in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. Since then, it has maintained its own government, institutions, security forces and electoral system, although it has not received widespread international recognition as an independent state.
Kulmiye concluded its message by thanking Senator Cruz for his attention to the aspirations of the Somaliland people and expressing its commitment to continued engagement with American political leaders.
