<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Between the 13th and 25th of March 2022 I had the privilege of being a member of the Somaliland Delegation led by the President of the Republic HE Muse Bihi Abdi to the United States of America. The visit represented a turning point in the history of relations between Somaliland and America and its significance and outcomes have provided much to reflect upon as this contribution hopes to do.&nbsp;</span></p>