Gratitude and Appreciation from the Somaliland Community of Minnesota
Minneapolis (SLpost)- The Somaliland Community of Minnesota has thanked US Senator Ted Cruz for his support of Somaliland’s international recognition and his recent comments during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
In a letter dated November 11, 2026, the community’s Executive Director, Osman M. Osman, expressed appreciation for Cruz’s leadership and advocacy for Somaliland in the United States.
The letter highlighted remarks made by Senator Cruz during a November 10 hearing, where he stressed that Somaliland is distinct from Somalia and called on the United States to recognise it as an independent nation.
The community said it was encouraged by Cruz’s position, particularly his reference to Somaliland’s strategic location along the Gulf of Aden and its importance to regional stability, maritime security and economic cooperation.
“Your point that recognition could advance America’s national security interests in the Horn of Africa reflects a clear understanding of Somaliland’s strategic location along the Gulf of Aden and its potential contributions to regional stability, maritime security, and economic and diplomatic cooperation with the United States,” the letter stated.
It added that Senator Cruz’s willingness to urge the US Department of State to reconsider its approach sends an encouraging message to Somalilanders at home and across the diaspora.
The letter also highlighted Somaliland’s record over more than three decades of maintaining its own governing institutions, preserving peace and pursuing democratic self-governance.
It further encouraged Senator Cruz to continue raising the issue with the US government and urged the administration to take meaningful steps towards formal recognition of Somaliland.
The community said stronger relations between Somaliland and the United States could benefit both sides and contribute to peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
Growing calls for US recognition
The hailing from the Somaliland Community of Minnesota comes as Somaliland organisations and political leaders continue to engage American lawmakers over the question of international recognition.
On November 11, KULMIYE Party’s Acting Chairman and First Deputy Chairman, Abdiasis Mohamed Samale, also sent a letter to Senator Cruz thanking him for his efforts to advance Somaliland’s interests in Washington.
In his message, Samale welcomed Cruz’s advocacy in Congress and his engagement with American diplomatic representatives. He also expressed hope that continued engagement by the senator and President Donald Trump’s administration would open a new chapter in Somaliland–US relations.
The appreciations reflect growing engagement by Somaliland political and community organisations with US policymakers, as they seek greater international support for Somaliland’s recognition.
