المملكة: The Kingdom and 21 countries condemn the visit of an Israeli official to… "Somaliland"

It was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; The following statement:

Referring to the statement issued on December 27, 2025, in which the foreign ministers expressed their rejection of Israel’s recognition of an area "Somaliland" of the Federal Republic of Somalia; They express their strong condemnation of the recent illegal visit made by the Israeli official to the region "Somaliland" of the Federal Republic of Somalia on January 6, 2026.

Separatist agendas

The ministers affirm that this visit constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and undermines established international norms and the United Nations Charter. They also reaffirm their firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The ministers expressed their rejection of encouraging separatist agendas, and that they threaten to exacerbate tensions. In an unstable region, they stressed that respect for international law, non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, and adherence to diplomatic norms are fundamentals for achieving regional and international stability.

Sovereignty of Somalia

The Ministers commend the commitment of the Federal Republic of Somalia to peaceful international action, constructive diplomacy, and adherence to international law, expressing their commitment to continue supporting the diplomatic and legal measures taken by Somalia to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability in accordance with the law. International.

The ministers stressed the need for Israel to fully respect the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and fulfill its obligations in accordance with international law, and called for the immediate cancellation of the recognition issued by Israel.