Somalia condemns Israeli Foreign Minister’s visit to Hargeisa as “serious violation”
Somalia's Foreign Ministry has condemned the visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to Hargeisa as a "serious violation of Somalia's territorial sovereignty."
Somalia's Foreign Ministry has condemned the visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to Hargeisa as a "serious violation of Somalia's territorial sovereignty."
Somalia criticized the visit as an unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of a United Nations member state. The ministry emphasized that the move violates the UN Charter, the African Union's founding act, and international norms governing relations between sovereign states.
During the visit, Sa'ar met with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, and they held a joint press conference at the presidential palace.
The ministry emphasized that the move violates the UN Charter, the African Union's founding act, and international norms governing relations between sovereign states.
The visit has prompted regional opposition, with the African Union convening an emergency ministerial meeting to discuss Israel's decision. Israel formally recognized Somaliland on December 26, marking a significant diplomatic development in the region.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
