Foreign ministers from more than 20 countries, along with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, have strongly rejected Israel’s recognition of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, calling the move a serious violation of international law with dangerous implications for regional and global peace.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye and Yemen, together with the OIC, condemned Israel’s decision announced on December 26, 2025.
The ministers said Israel’s recognition of Somaliland constituted an unprecedented measure that undermines peace and security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, with far-reaching consequences for international peace and stability. They described the move as a blatant disregard for international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The joint statement stressed that the recognition of parts of a sovereign state violates the fundamental principles of state sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that such actions set a dangerous precedent and pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
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The ministers reaffirmed their full support for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, rejecting any steps that undermine Somalia’s authority over its entire territory.
They also categorically rejected any attempt to link the recognition of Somaliland with efforts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their land, stressing that such actions are unacceptable in any form and violate established international principles.
The statement concluded by reiterating the collective commitment of the participating countries and the OIC to uphold international law, respect state sovereignty and oppose measures that destabilise regions or weaken the international order.