By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
Mogadishu – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday said the federal government remains open to dialogue and compromise with Somaliland but says the region's future lies within a united Somalia.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture in Mogadishu, Barre said recent decisions taken by Somaliland's leadership do not reflect the interests or aspirations of the people of Somaliland.
"Our brothers and sisters in the north cannot do without us, and we cannot do without them. God created us together," the prime minister said.
Barre argued that the only sustainable solution for Somaliland is one reached within the framework of Somalia, stressing that the two sides share a common history, culture and future.
He called for renewed dialogue, urging all parties to sit together, acknowledge past mistakes and explore practical solutions for reconciliation.
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"Anyone with grievances or demands—we are ready to sit with them, engage in dialogue, and even make compromises where necessary," he said.
The prime minister added that a reunited Somalia would be better positioned to achieve lasting security, stronger economic growth and greater political influence.
Somaliland declared independence from the rest of Somalia on May 18, 1991. Since then, it has established its own governing institutions and electoral system while continuing to seek international recognition as an independent state.
Somalia's government, however, has consistently maintained that Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.