OIC Condemns Israel’s Recognition Of ‘Somaliland’

JEDDAH, Dec 27 (Bernama-SPA) -- The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region as an independent state, describing it as a violation of the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the OIC General Secretariat reaffirmed its full solidarity with Somalia, its steadfast support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its backing of legitimate state institutions.

The General Secretariat emphasised the need to uphold the OIC and UN Charters, as well as international law, concerning the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states.

It stressed the importance of preserving security, peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, and rejected any actions that could undermine regional stability.

-- BERNAMA-SPA