Somali PM condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Mogadishu:Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s declaration recognizing Somaliland...

Mogadishu: Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as null, void, and legally unacceptable.

In remarks published by Somali National News Agency Sunday, Barre emphasized that the recognition has no legal effect, underlining that Somalia is an independent and sovereign state with internationally recognized borders.

He stated that any violation of Somalia's sovereignty or borders constitutes an illegal act and a blatant attack on the country's unity and the principles of international law.

Barre further confirmed that both the Somali people and the Federal Government categorically reject this declaration.

The Prime Minister described Netanyahu's position as reckless, adding that it would have been more appropriate for Israel to recognize the State of Palestine, whose land continues to suffer occupation and aggression. He stressed that Somalia does not require recognition from Netanyahu or any other party.