Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underscored on Tuesday Cairo's full support for the unity, sovereignty, and inviolability of Somali territory, describing it as a fundamental pillar for the stability of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
He stressed Egypt's rejection of any unilateral measures or attempts to impose parallel entities or create a new political reality outside internationally recognized legal frameworks.
He made his remarks during his participation in the session of the African Peace and Security Council (PSC), held virtually at Egypt’s request, in support of the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia.
Abdelatty said that Israel's unilateral and unlawful recognition of what is termed the "Somaliland region" is a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
It undermines the principles of international law, the United Nations (UN) Charter, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union (AU), he declared. Moreover, it sets a dangerous precedent threatening regional and international peace and security.
This demands a unified stance in support of Somalia and concerted efforts to achieve security and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region, urged Abdelatty.
He called on the African PSC to adopt a strong and unified position condemning the recognition of so-called "Somaliland" and urged all AU member states to categorically reject any measures arising from the Israeli recognition.
He also underlined the need for full and unconditional support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia.
