Pakistan, OIC reject Israel's move to recognise Somaliland
“Pakistan and other OIC members condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a threat to global stability.”
Key points
- Pakistan and other OIC members condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a threat to global stability.
- Somalia thanked Islamabad and sought its help to elevate the issue at the UN Security Council.
Pakistan joined the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and several countries in condemning Israel's recognition of Somaliland, warning that the step threatens international peace and security.
A joint statement backed Somalia's sovereignty and rejected any action that undermines the country's territorial integrity. The signatories also dismissed attempts to link the move to any plan to forcibly displace Palestinians, calling such ideas unacceptable.
Somalia's foreign minister thanked Islamabad for its continued support during a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and asked Pakistan to raise the issue at the UN Security Council. Pakistan's Foreign Office earlier criticised Tel Aviv's announcement, saying it endangers regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
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