Several Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday affirming their rejection of Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region as an independent state, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
This came in a statement issued by the foreign ministers of Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The statement emphasized these countries’ categorical rejection of Israel’s declaration recognizing Somaliland, located within the Federal Republic of Somalia, in light of the serious repercussions this move will have on peace and security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, and its grave impact on international peace and security.
This recognition reflects Israel’s clear and complete disregard for international law, the statement added.
The statement warned that this move, which it harshly condemned, constitutes a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, which affirms the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of all states.
It reiterated full support for the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia and rejected any actions that would undermine Somalia’s sovereignty.
The statement said that recognizing the independence of parts of a country’s territory will serve a dangerous precedent and threaten international peace and security.
The statement further emphasized the categorical rejection of any link between this measure and any plans to displace the Palestinian people from their land, which it outright rejects.
Earlier, Netanyahu’s office issued statement on its official X platform: “Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister (Gideon) Sa’ar, and the President of the Republic of Somaliland signed a joint declaration of mutual recognition.”
