At United Nations Security Council. Latest Report by UNSG

“The recent agreement on the delineation of powers between the Federal Government and federal member states, albeit at this time without the support of Puntland, is encouraging progress. I urge leaders to continue inclusive discussions towards reaching a political agreement on power-sharing and other outstanding issues of federalism, within the context of the constitutional review process. It is vital that National Consultative Council discussions and the constitutional review process be informed by broad public consultations, in order to reflect the views of all stakeholders, including women, young people and marginalized groups. I am concerned by the recent announcement made by Puntland that it would limit cooperation with the Federal Government, and I call on the leaders of Somalia to resolve disputes through dialogue and compromise.”

5. Subsequently, on 9 January 2023, Puntland issued a statement asserting its constitutional right to act as an independent government until the Federal Constitution
   was finalized, while reiterating its role in building the federal system of Somalia.
   Puntland further outlined its readiness to negotiate separately with the Federal
   Government towards reaching agreements on the completion of the constitution,
   security matters and power-sharing, among other matters. On 14 January, Puntland
   appointed a 22-member technical committee to engage with the Federal Government
   in this regard”.