Pakistan strongly rejected Israel’s plan to deport Palestinians to Somalia’s Somaliland region on Tuesday. Islamabad also condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as unlawful and destabilising. Officials warned the move threatens Somalia’s unity and regional stability.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon said Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia. Therefore, he stressed that no external actor has legal or moral authority to alter Somalia’s sovereignty. He added that such actions risk weakening political cohesion in the Horn of Africa.
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Moreover, Ambassador Jadoon said Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land has long fueled instability in the Middle East. Now, he warned, Israel is exporting this destabilising conduct beyond the region. Most speakers at the Security Council debate criticised Israel’s move, while only Israel and the United States defended it.
Pakistan today urged the Security Council and the wider international community to act collectively against all such actions that undermine Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity. We reaffirmed our steadfast commitment to stand with Somalia in its pursuit of peace & prosperity https://t.co/G16WzXL5j5
— Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, PR of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanPR_UN) December 30, 2025
Meanwhile, the United States said it has not changed its policy and has not recognised Somaliland. However, Israel’s decision triggered widespread international backlash. Consequently, 20 countries issued a joint statement condemning the move, with Pakistan among the signatories.
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Finally, Pakistan reaffirmed strong support for Somalia’s sovereignty and its democratic progress. Islamabad also firmly rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, citing international law and UN resolutions. Pakistan reiterated that lasting peace requires an independent Palestinian state on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.