Special representative of secretary general for Somalia, Michael Keating paid visit to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland barely a day after he held meeting with Puntland leader, Abdiweli Ali Gaas.
Mr. Keating held talks with Somaliland officials led by President Muse Bihi Abdi over Tensions between Puntland and Somaliland.
The discussions also focused on means to de-escalate the hostilities between the two states.
Keating who visited Garowe on Saturday had discussed with Puntland state leader over the tension between Somaliland and Puntland.
Speaking to the journalists while in Garowe, Keating said he talked with Puntland state leader over means to look solution for the tension between Somaliland and Puntland states over Tukarrak.
He noted the importance of quelling the hostilities in the area saying his position was to try and reduce tensions and increase dialogue between the sides.
Today’s visit will be the second one Keating pays to Break-away Somaliland this year.
Keating for calm and urged the sides to solve their hostilities through dialogue and open discussions.
In January, Keating also visited Hargeisa to convince Somaliland authorities to ease the tension and pull out its forces from the frontline.
Early this year, forces loyal to Somaliland and Puntland states had engaged in a deadly gun battle over the control of Tukarak town, 35km north of Garowe town.
The battle which lasted for hours had caused heavy casualties on both sides with Somaliland taking control of the town.
The two states in northern Somalia have fought sporadic battles since 2002 over the control of the disputed region of Sool which is now under the full control of Somaliland.
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