§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contacts with organisations representing people in Somalia are maintained by his Department; and what visits have been made by members of his Department to Somalia in the past year. [141617]
§ Mr. MullinMy officials meet regularly with members of the Somali Diaspora and with key Somali figures visiting the UK. Our ambassador in Addis Ababa and other UK officials visited Somaliland most recently on 10 to 14 November 2003.
§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have been held with(a) the Administration of Somaliland and (b) the Organisation of African Unity concerning future recognition by the UK. [141616]
§ Mr. MullinI have met with Mrs. Edna Adan, foreign affairs spokesperson for the Somaliland authorities, and expressed the hope that a mutually acceptable solution on the future status of Somaliland can be agreed between Somaliland and the south.
I have not held discussions with the African Union on this issue.