Somaliland has blasted Somalia for the comments made on Genel Energy.
The government of Somaliland issued a statement through the Ministry of Energy and Minerals condemning the comments Somalia made on the oil exploration firm.
Somalia had earlier stated that Genel Energy was guilty of carrying out oil exploration and exploitation activities “illegally.”
In its response, Somaliland indicated that its government was the only one mandated to award oil exploration and exploitation licenses within Somaliland.
It added that Somalia was attempting to claim Somaliland’s resources.
It promised to continue engaging and working with Genel Energy and other partners.