Pakistan and thirteen other countries strongly condemned the opening of a so-called Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem, describing the move as illegal, unacceptable and against international law. The joint statement reflected growing diplomatic opposition to actions that could alter the legal and historical status of occupied Palestinian territories and undermine internationally recognised agreements regarding Jerusalem. […]
Somalia sovereignty
Dar warns Israel threatens Somalia’s internationally recognized borders
Ishaq Dar said Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and its foreign minister’s visit amounted to a direct attack on Somalia’s internationally recognised borders, while addressing an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. He stressed that Pakistan fully respects Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, therefore condemning Israel’s move as illegal and unrealistic, adding […]
Pakistan rejects Israel’s Somaliland recognition plan
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 […]
UN Security Council raises alarm over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Several countries at the UN Security Council on Monday raised concerns that Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland could be linked to plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians. Pakistan described the move as deeply troubling and warned of its wider regional implications. Read More: China expresses concern over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland Addressing […]
China backs Somalia, rejects Somaliland recognition
China on Monday opposed recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said no country should back separatist forces for its own selfish interests. He also urged Somaliland authorities to halt separatist activities and avoid collusion with external powers. The statement came after Israel became the […]