Mogadishu(SONNA)-The Federal Republic of Somalia expresses its firm condemnation of the recent announcement by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the northern region of Somalia, Somaliland.
This action represents a direct breach of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. It stands in clear contradiction to international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and the foundational principles of the African Union, both of which unequivocally recognize Somalia as a single, sovereign, and indivisible state within its internationally recognized borders.
The Federal Government of Somalia categorically rejects any attempt to confer diplomatic or political recognition on any part of its territory outside the authority of the Federal Government. Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Any initiative that seeks to portray it as a separate entity is without legal basis and undermines the established international consensus.
At a time when Somalia is working closely with international partners to consolidate state institutions, deepen democratic governance, advance national reconciliation, and combat terrorism, such actions risk destabilizing regional progress and emboldening divisive narratives.
The Federal Republic of Somalia calls on the Government of Israel to reconsider and reverse this decision, and to fully respect Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence. Somalia further urges the African Union, the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and the broader international community to uphold international law and reject any actions that undermine Somalia’s unity or seek to legitimize secessionist claims.
The Federal Republic of Somalia remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding its national unity and sovereign rights through all available diplomatic, political, and legal channels in accordance with international law.
