Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti Back Somalia, Reject Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

CAIRO — Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, held coordinated calls with counterparts from Somalia, Turkey, and Djibouti in an immediate regional backlash to Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent state.

In statements released after the calls, Egypt and the three countries said they categorically rejected Israel’s move and reaffirmed their firm support for Somalia’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. They stressed that Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia and that any unilateral recognition violates international law and established principles governing state sovereignty.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty underscored Cairo’s “unwavering position” in support of Somalia, warning that actions undermining the country’s territorial integrity could destabilize the Horn of Africa and threaten regional security. He emphasized the need to respect internationally recognized borders and to resolve disputes through dialogue in line with international norms.

Somalia’s foreign ministry welcomed the coordinated stance, saying it reflected a broad regional consensus against what it described as a breach of Somalia’s sovereignty. Turkey and Djibouti echoed those views, reaffirming their commitment to Somalia’s unity and calling for restraint to prevent further escalation.

The coordinated diplomatic response highlights growing concern among regional powers that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland could set a precedent affecting stability in the Horn of Africa, a region already grappling with political tensions, security challenges, and humanitarian crises.

GAROWE ONLINE