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The '''Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 索馬利蘭共和國駐台灣代表處); ([[Somali language|Somali]]: Xafiiska Wakiilka Jamhuuriyadda [[Somaliland]] ee [[Taiwan]]) is the representative office of the Republic of Somaliland in the Republic of China, Taiwan. It is the largest diplomatic mission of Somaliland in the East Asia region and serves Somaliland’s interest in [[East Asia]] and [[Southeast Asia]] Region. The office was inaugurated on September 9, 2020 in an event held at Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) in Taipei.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Somaliland launches representative office in Taiwan|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200909-somaliland-launches-representative-office-in-taiwan|access-date=2021-07-02|website=France 24|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Blanchard|first=Ben|date=2020-09-09|title=Strategic Somaliland touts its oil and gas as opens Taiwan office|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-taiwan-somaliland-idUKKBN2600M8|access-date=2021-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-10-03|title=Somaliland and Taiwan establish diplomatic ties|work=The Economist|url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/10/03/somaliland-and-taiwan-establish-diplomatic-ties|access-date=2021-07-02|issn=0013-0613}}</ref> |
The '''Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 索馬利蘭共和國駐台灣代表處); ([[Somali language|Somali]]: Xafiiska Wakiilka Jamhuuriyadda [[Somaliland]] ee [[Taiwan]]) is the representative office of the Republic of Somaliland in the Republic of China, Taiwan. It is the largest diplomatic mission of Somaliland in the East Asia region and serves Somaliland’s interest in [[East Asia]] and [[Southeast Asia]] Region. The office was inaugurated on September 9, 2020 in an event held at Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) in Taipei.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Somaliland launches representative office in Taiwan|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200909-somaliland-launches-representative-office-in-taiwan|access-date=2021-07-02|website=France 24|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Blanchard|first=Ben|date=2020-09-09|title=Strategic Somaliland touts its oil and gas as opens Taiwan office|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-taiwan-somaliland-idUKKBN2600M8|access-date=2021-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-10-03|title=Somaliland and Taiwan establish diplomatic ties|work=The Economist|url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/10/03/somaliland-and-taiwan-establish-diplomatic-ties|access-date=2021-07-02|issn=0013-0613}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:32, 2 July 2021
The Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan (Chinese: 索馬利蘭共和國駐台灣代表處); (Somali: Xafiiska Wakiilka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland ee Taiwan) is the representative office of the Republic of Somaliland in the Republic of China, Taiwan. It is the largest diplomatic mission of Somaliland in the East Asia region and serves Somaliland’s interest in East Asia and Southeast Asia Region. The office was inaugurated on September 9, 2020 in an event held at Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) in Taipei.[1][2][3]
History
 Xafiiska Wakiilka Jamhuuriyada Somaliland ee Taiwan Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan | |
| File:Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | September 09, 2020 |
| Jurisdiction |  Taiwan |
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| Website | Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan |
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| Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan on Facebook | |
The Republic of Somaliland and the Republic of China (Taiwan) started diplomatic cooperation since 2007 and have gradually evolved into an official diplomatic relationship. Members of Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation visited Taiwan in late 2019 and early 2020 to discuss establishing official representatives’ offices[4] for both countries in the capital cities Hargeisa and Taipei. The two countries announced an official relationship in July 2020, eventually, Taiwan opened its office in the capital city of Somaliland[5], Hargeisa. Somaliland representative office was also opened on September 09, 2020, the plaque-unveiling ceremony of the representative office was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, but the office itself is located on Ningbo West Street in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District. The launching ceremony was co-hosted by H.E. Amb. Mohamed Hagi Omar Mohamoud, Somaliland chief representative to Taiwan, and H.E. Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), the Foreign Minister of Taiwan. The opening ceremony first played prerecorded congratulatory video from the President of Republic of Somaliland H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi, President Bihi commented that “both sides are motivated by a spirit of mutual assistance that will never expose any harm whatsoever to the interests of other countries, but rather contributes to international peace and regional economic activities”.
Embassy Sections
The embassy has currently three sections:
- Political and General Affairs
- Development Cooperation and Cultural Affairs
- Economic and Commercial Affairs
Mission Leaders
The office has both Somaliland and Taiwan staff. Amb Mohamed Hagi Omar Mohamoud is the Representative of Somaliland in Taiwan and the Chief of Mission, he is a Ph.D. researcher in Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Metropolitan University. Other notable staff include the Head of Development and Cultural Affairs, Mr. Abdiqani Muse Hassan, the Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs, Mr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, the Executive Secretary, Ms. Viola Fu.
References
- ^ "Somaliland launches representative office in Taiwan". France 24. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ Blanchard, Ben (2020-09-09). "Strategic Somaliland touts its oil and gas as opens Taiwan office". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Somaliland and Taiwan establish diplomatic ties". The Economist. 2020-10-03. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ News, Taiwan. "Taiwan, Somaliland to mutually establish representative offices to boost ties | Taiwan News | 2020-07-01 23:46:00". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ hermes (2020-08-19). "Taiwan opens office in breakaway Somaliland". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2021-07-02.