Somaliland opens diplomatic office in Taiwan
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The breakaway region of Somaliland has opened its diplomatic office in Taiwan’s capital Taipei in a move aimed at bolstering ties between the two sides which are seeking statehood.
The opening ceremony attended by Taiwan Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Wu and Somaliland President Muse Bihi via video-link marked another milestone in relations between the two sides.
“Minister Wu wrote a new chapter in history at the Sept. 9 opening of the The Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in #Taiwan. Our heartiest congratulations to @musebiihi, @HagiMohamoud & @AmbMohamedHagi for helping make possible this momentous moment in bilateral ties,” a tweet from Taiwan Foreign Affairs noted.
Taiwan opened its representative office in Hargeisa in mid August following the announcement of establishment of diplomatic ties on July 1.
Both China and Somalia have dismissed the developments each terming the two territories as part of their respective countries.
The US National Security Council welcomed Taiwan’s foray into the region amid faltering relations between Washington and Beijing.