Somalia Condemns Israeli Minister’s Unauthorized Visit to Hargeisa. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia has issued a strong condemnation of the unauthorized visit by Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs to Hargeisa, a city that is considered an integral and inseparable part of Somali territory.
In a statement, the Somali government termed the action a serious violation of the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political unity.
It also characterized the visit as an unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign Member State of the United Nations.
The statement emphasizes that Hargeisa is an inalienable part of the internationally recognized territory of Somalia. Any official presence, contact, or engagement within Somali territory without the explicit consent and authorization of the Federal Government of Somalia is deemed illegal, null, and void.
The Federal Republic of Somalia has called on Israel to immediately cease all actions that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and to fully respect its obligations under international law. Somalia also urges the United Nations, the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and all international partners to reaffirm their support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and internationally recognized borders.
The Somali government remains committed to peaceful international engagement, constructive diplomacy, and adherence to international law.
However, it reserves the right to take all appropriate diplomatic and legal measures to safeguard its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity. At this time, there have been no reported responses from the Israeli government regarding the incident. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
Source: sonna.
