Catriona Laing held discussions with the Special Envoy for Somaliland on Wednesday.
Laing, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) held a meeting with Abdikarin Hussein Guleid.
They discussed the need for reviving Somalia-Somaliland dialogue.
Laing and Guleid also spoke about the crucial role that the UN could play in reviving those talks.
The Las Anod clashes also featured prominently in their discussions bearing in mind the critical role it plays in any meaningful dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland.
Laing assured Guleid of the UN’s support for dialogue.
However, she reiterated that the UN would support dialogue that’s not only inclusive but also comprehensive.
She called for dialogue that addresses the complex challenges and seeks to achieve lasting solutions for Somalia and Somaliland.