Somalia and Egypt have reached an agreement to enhance diplomatic cooperation against measures perceived as threatening national unity and territorial integrity, following discussions between their foreign ministers during an OIC conference in Jeddah. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdeladdy dismissed Israel’s purported recognition of the self-proclaimed Somaliland region, characterizing it as an infringement upon Somalia’s internationally recognized boundaries. The meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to respect international law and back diplomatic and multilateral initiatives designed to protect Somalia’s sovereignty. According to the ministers, their coordinated approach will strengthen Somalia’s standing in regional and international organizations. These discussions are anticipated to strengthen Somalia’s diplomatic support among Muslim nations and increase opposition to any unilateral actions that could impact the nation’s territorial integrity. Somalia views Somaliland as an inseparable component of its territory, despite the region’s declaration of independence in 1991 and its lack of international recognition.
