Cairo: Egypt, Somalia, Djibouti, and Turkiye have expressed strong opposition to the Israeli authorities' decision to recognize Somaliland, a region in northern Somalia, as an independent state. This move has sparked significant diplomatic backlash among these countries.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Egyptian Foreign Minister Bader Abdulatty engaged in discussions with his counterparts-Abdisalam Abdi Ali of Somalia, Hakan Fidan of Turkiye, and Abdoulkader Hussein Omar of Djibouti. They deliberated over the implications of this recognition on the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the potential threats it poses to regional security and stability.
A statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that this recognition by Israel represents an unprecedented challenge to established international laws and the UN Charter. The involved countries are concerned that such actions could destabilize the region and undermine its territorial integrity.
The ministers underscored the importance of Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any unilateral actions that could compromise its stability. They reiterated their support for Somalia's state institutions and opposed any attempts to establish parallel entities that might threaten the country's unity.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state and revealed plans to enhance cooperation with the region in multiple areas.