A group of foreign ministers from across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have issued a strong joint statement condemning Israel’s announcement to appoint a diplomatic representative to the so-called “Somaliland,” describing the move as a direct violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The statement was jointly issued by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Jordan, and Oman.
In the joint communiqué, the ministers declared:
“The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the State of Libya, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the People’s the Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Palestine, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Kuwait, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman express their strongest condemnation of Israel’s announcement of the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the so-called “Somaliland”, which is considered a flagrant violation of the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.”
The ministers reaffirmed their collective stance against any unilateral actions that undermine the sovereignty of states or threaten their territorial unity. They emphasized their full support for Somalia’s unity and its legitimate institutions as the sole representatives of the Somali people.
They further stated:
“The Ministers reaffirm their unequivocal rejection of all unilateral measures that undermine the unity of states or infringe upon their sovereignty. They further underscore their firm and unwavering support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as for its legitimate state institutions, being the sole representative of the will of the Somali people.”
The statement also highlighted the broader implications of such actions, warning of risks to regional stability and international norms. The ministers stressed that the move contravenes key principles of international law and multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations Charter and the African Union Constitutive Act.
They added:
“The Ministers further emphasise that such actions constitute a blatant violation of the principles of international law, the United Nation’s Charter, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union, and sets a dangerous precedent that risks undermining stability in the Horn of Africa, which reflects negatively on regional peace and security as a whole.”
The joint statement underscores growing international support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while calling for adherence to international law and respect for established diplomatic norms.
