Key Points
- Foreign ministers of 23 OIC member states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on 26 December 2025.
- Statement underscores violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Ministers warn such recognition sets a dangerous precedent for international peace and security.
ISLAMABAD: The Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) and the foreign ministers of its 23 member States condemned Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region of Somalia, underscoring the collective concern of the Islamic world over violations of international law and threats to regional stability.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the ministers, representing the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Republic of The Gambia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Iraq, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, the Republic of Maldives, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Republic of Yemen, reiterated their rejection of the recognition announced on 26 December 2025.
They described the move as a serious violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, which obligates member states to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.
The statement reaffirmed the strong support of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and its member states for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It explicitly rejected any actions that could undermine the ”unity of the country.” The ministers also warned that recognising segments of states could create a dangerous precedent, posing a threat to international peace and security.
The statement also rejected any potential link between Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people, stating that such actions are “unequivocally rejected in any form as a matter of principle.”
