Islamabad, January 8,2026: The Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, The Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have strongly condemned the illegal visit by an Israeli official to the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia on 6 January 2026.
The Ministers stated that the visit constitutes a clear violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and undermines international law and the principles of the UN Charter. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty and warned that encouraging secessionist agendas is unacceptable and risks destabilizing the region.
The Ministers emphasized the importance of respect for international law, non-interference in internal affairs, and adherence to diplomatic norms. They expressed continued support for Somalia’s diplomatic and legal efforts to safeguard its territorial integrity and called on Israel to immediately revoke its recognition and fully respect Somalia’s sovereignty and national unity.
