The governments of Egypt, Turkey, Somalia, and Djibouti expressed their joint rejection on Friday, December 26, of Israel’s decision to officially recognize the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign and independent state.

Following Israel’s announcement, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty led a series of telephone consultations with his counterparts in the region to establish a common position. The foreign ministers of Turkey, Somalia, and Djibouti—Hakan Fidan, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, respectively—participated in the talks.

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The diplomats emphasized their full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in the face of what they consider a violation of the established order.

Tensions escalated after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the president of the separatist region, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, signed a joint declaration of mutual recognition.

This is a historic moment as we warmly welcome @netanyahu the Prime Minister of the State of Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland and affirm Somaliland’s readiness to join the Abraham Accords. This step marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that advances… pic.twitter.com/z48DNZKr5q

— Cabdiraxmaan Cirro (@Abdirahmanirro) December 26, 2025

This pact, which makes Israel the first nation to grant statehood to Somaliland, includes cooperation in health, agriculture, and technology. According to the Israeli government, the alliance is based on the Abraham Accords’ vision for normalizing relations in the region, with the support of the United States.

In this regard, the Somaliland Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to joining the Abraham Accords framework. In an official statement, they celebrated Israel’s move as a strategic milestone and a crucial step in their long-standing pursuit of international legitimacy, a goal that has defined their foreign policy for decades.

With condemnations from Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, these nations are reinforcing their support for Somalia, warning that the Israeli diplomatic move challenges the stability of a nation already grappling with internal divisions. This situation includes regions like Puntland, which has maintained a degree of autonomy since its official declaration in 1998.

Somaliland declared its de facto independence in northern Somalia in 1991, following the fall of Mohamed Siad Barre’s regime. However, the international community has maintained that the only legitimate power is the Federal Government, whose authority is limited to Mogadishu, the Somali capital, and specific areas of the country.

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