HMObsiye says:

I do not know the thinking of the new Somaliland administration, They should know the purpose of Puntland existence, was to counter the legitimacy of Somaliland as an Independent state. How Silanyo and his administration trust puntland is beyond any die hard Somalilander like me.

mohamed says:

Galgala is a border Township of Sanaag County of Somaliland and Puntland have no legal rights to claim as part of Puntland Borders. SSC terrorists led by Atom have working strategies with Alshabab, Wslf, Onlf, and Ahlu Sunna waljamia…all sharing greater Somalia aspirations. Puntland interests are connected to the South Somalia TFG. Somaliland interests are exclusively outside the scope of all the South Somalia & Greater Somalia players. How the Somaliland entity is going to play it's politics and succeed as an independent Sovereign State seperate from the threats aforesaid is a subject open to questioning needing good answer by the Silaanyo Regime. Cheers.

Ina bidaar says:

this is so sad i dont know what this is about what the hell work with puntland this kulmiye change i was hoping for was really a dissapointment and this is all because of this interior minister of somaliland wtf is wrong with him working with puntland the pirate state i agree with obsiyo this is so sad man

Ahmed says:

It seems the new Silaanyo administration thinks more strategically than the previous administration. It is definitely in the interests of Somaliland to have dialogue with Puntland, I have been saying this for a while now.

Although Somaliland has been peaceful and independent for 19 years now, it has lost a significant amount of its territory and has done little to stop Puntland's continues de-legitimization of Somaliland.

As a previous comment stated; "the purpose of Puntland's Initial existence, was to counter the legitimacy of Somaliland as an Independent state". Puntland has in every way it possibly could challenged Somaliland. It has sought to portray Somaliland as war loving, as a secessionist region based entirely on clan, as a region that does not control the territory it lays claim over and above all a territory that is somehow against the establishment of peace in greater Somalia (the portrayal fits PUNTLAND very well actually).

Puntland has on the back of slandering Somaliland, has catapulted itself to the position where it is regarded as one of the three 'SOMALI STATES' . It has given itself legitimacy by de-legitimising Somaliland. In reality 'Puntland' is comprised of two regions of Somalia and has no basis, history or justification for being a Federal 'state of Somalia'. This is a war of propaganda and psychology, the war of the Hearts and Minds.

Let me first of all say that Somaliland has only offered to work with 'puntland' in principle; thereby countering the view that Puntland has sought to portray of Somaliland. Secondly it paves a way for, and shows that Somaliland is ready for and has the capacity for an alternative resolution – one of dialogue and peace (which is actually in the interests of Somaliland). Thirdly is showcases that Somaliland is able to take on its responsibility as a sovereign State and enter into Bilateral and Foreign agreements, especially since it is (sort of) with the country it was once part of.

For anyone who analyses Somaliland's current situation it is clear to see that the country faces many threats (some could even be labelled as existential threats):

1) Puntland's ownership claims over Somaliland's territory

2) Certain groups disillusionment with Somaliland (i.e the remote parts of Sool and Sanaag)

3) The ever present threat of Al-Shabab and other Terrorist movements

4)Poverty, unemployment and lack of opportunities

5) The influx of refugees displaced due to the conflict in Somalia

The new change of strategy is for the better and goes some way to tackle the top 3 of the above mentioned threats. Dr. Gabose did say “Of course this does not mean we unite with Puntland or the other conflicted areas".

Surud Cad says:

I am surprised at all your comments. One would expect the Somalilanders to realise you cannot ignore your neighbors no matter how much they hate you, but always bearing in mind that there's no such thing as true friendship. At the moment, we will loose more from isolating ourselves opposed to cooperating with Puntland. Think about it! we did not say we will give up Sool & Sanag for the sake of cooperation, but rather we'll team up to quell the fire in Puntland's backyard to avert it from spreading to ours. It's a strategy which should be left on the table and though over for a leader who thinks for his people. Staying with old policy will not solve all problems, frankly Puntland at the moment is a better neighbor to us than if we were to have south somalia, their security indirectly benfits us, so we also have to consider this!

Nas says:

Somaliland and Puntland have both common enemies and spoilers of peace.
I believe that this a good strategic move by Silanyo admin to cooperate with P/land and his gov should further encourage the engagement/participation of Galmudug State.

Somaliland should be a peacemaker between P/Land and Galmudug State and encourage them to work together in preventing the spread and military strength of al-shabaab.

This will be a clear indication to the international community to divert their multi-million dollar fund ($100M per year) from the highly corrupt and weak TFG to legitimate functioning regions!!!

Somaliland is a role model for the rest of SOMALIA!!!

Nas says:

Remember dear bros and sis, we should also support and work with Galmudug State.

In a number of occasions the president in that region stated that he aspire to govern his region like Somaliland and he admires the achievements and law and order in S/Land.

Abdulla Hassan Ali says:

It is fundamentally important that, the peaceful co-existence of Somaliland neighbours should be a priority. We should not have to create any pre-emptied political tension ourselves but to be cooperative and sincere to our cause of entity.
Therefore, I can see no barriers of creating an atmosphere of peace and bilateral relations with Puntland, Somalia, Ethiopia and Jibouti, regardless of their attitude towards our sacred sovereignty.