Jeddah: Foreign Minister Ali Abdullah Al-Yahya led the Kuwait delegation to the 22nd extraordinary session of the Foreign Ministers' Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. The meeting focused on the situation in the Federal Republic of Somalia, particularly in light of the Israeli occupation's recognition of the Somaliland region in northern Somalia as an independent state.
According to Kuwait News Agency, speakers at the meeting, including OIC ministers and representatives of international organizations, reaffirmed their support for Somalia, emphasizing the importance of respecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and safety. They expressed opposition to any attempts to undermine Somalia's unity and sovereignty.
The participants agreed that any unilateral recognition of a breakaway region constitutes a violation of international law and UN resolutions, posing a threat to regional security and stability. The State of Kuwait renewed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and national unity and called for efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.