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A joint statement from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several other nations condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, labeling it a threat to regional and international stability. The coalition, supported by countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, and Qatar, emphasized the severe consequences of this action on peace in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea region, and globally, highlighting Israel’s blatant disregard for international law.
This declaration comes in response to Israel becoming the first nation to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to work with Somaliland in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, technology, and the economy, congratulating Somaliland’s leader, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, and inviting him to visit Israel. Netanyahu framed this move within the context of the Abraham Accords, initiated during President Trump’s administration.
President Abdullahi expressed that Somaliland views its recognition as a step toward peace both regionally and worldwide, aligning with the Abraham Accords. Conversely, the joint statement from Muslim countries strongly denounces Israel’s recognition, calling it a serious breach of international principles enshrined in the UN Charter, which mandates respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also condemns any measures that threaten Somalia’s unity and territorial sovereignty, asserting that recognizing parts of a state sets a dangerous precedent that jeopardizes peace and violates key international legal frameworks.
Furthermore, the joint statement explicitly rejects any association between Israel’s recognition and efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians. The previous day, the Foreign Office also denounced Israel’s acknowledgment of Somaliland’s independence, reaffirming the stance against unilateral recognition that undermines sovereignty and stability.
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