The media reported on Somaliland's desire to receive recognition from Trump

The unrecognized state of Somaliland in the northern Horn of Africa wants to receive official recognition from US President Donald Trump. In exchange, the authorities are ready to provide an airstrip and a port in the controlled territory. This was reported on April 12 by The New York Times (NYT).

"After years of building relationships with Republicans in Congress and conservative think tanks, Somaliland officials believe that Trump will fulfill their cherished desire: statehood," the newspaper claims.

We are talking about the port of the city of Berbera in the Red Sea, as well as the runway at the International Airport of Berbera. The unrecognized state made the proposal after the Somali authorities (now Somaliland is recognized by the international community as part of Somalia — Ed.), who cannot take control of the entire territory, appealed to Washington with the initiative not to recognize Somaliland. At the same time, they offered to give the United States ports and airfields on lands beyond their control.

Somaliland residents claim that recognition of the country will facilitate the acquisition of investments and broader diplomatic and defense ties.

"The constant Houthi attacks have disrupted international shipping, increasing fears of growing instability in the region. And as the trade war with China heats up, the new U.S. foothold on the continent may help counter Chinese influence," the article says.

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