FM Abdelatty strongly rejected and condemned what he described as any unilateral and illegitimate recognition of the so-called “Somaliland,” saying such actions constitute a clear violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, OIC and Arab League charters, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union, particularly principles related to state sovereignty, territorial integrity, respect for international borders, and non-interference in internal affairs.
He warned that such measures threaten Somalia’s unity and stability, setting a dangerous precedent that undermines the international system based on respect for recognised borders.
Abdelatty said the move could also endanger regional and international peace and security, especially in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, at a time when cooperation is urgently needed to address growing challenges.
The foreign minister noted that Somalia is currently undergoing a particularly sensitive phase that requires increased international support to complete its institution-building process and restore state authority across its entire territory.
He stressed the importance of advancing an inclusive political process, strengthening Somalia’s capacity to combat terrorism, and supporting Somali-Somali dialogue as the only legitimate path toward lasting security and stability.
FM Abdelatty praised the clear positions taken by several OIC member states, as well as statements issued by the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, all of which rejected the legitimacy of the recognition and reaffirmed Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He reiterated Egypt’s support for collective action within the OIC and the Islamic Grouping to counter any attempts to impose an illegitimate fait accompli.
On the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty confirmed Egypt’s support for a draft resolution reflecting the OIC’s unified position in defending the Palestinian people against Israeli occupation aggression.
He rejected any attempts to exploit the recent recognition of Somaliland to advance unlawful plans aimed at the forced displacement of Palestinians or deepening divisions in the Gaza Strip.
The fpreign minister reaffirmed Egypt’s longstanding commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their full sovereign rights over their land in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
He welcomed efforts by the US president to halt the war in Gaza, stressing the need for the immediate implementation of the second phase of the agreed plan to preserve the ceasefire, ensure the delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid, begin recovery and reconstruction efforts, and secure Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty concluded by emphasizing that lasting regional and international peace can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international legitimacy, international law, and the Arab Peace Initiative.
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