RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday expressed full support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia, and expressed its rejection of the declaration of mutual recognition between Israel and Somaliland. Israel on Friday formally recognized Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state” and signed an agreement to establish diplomatic ties, as the region’s leader hailed its first-ever official recognition. The Kingdom affirmed its rejection of any attempts to impose parallel entities that conflict with the unity of Somalia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Breakaway region achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.

Diplomatic breakthrough comes more than three decades after declaration of independence from Somalia

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Israel on Friday became the first U.N. member state to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland's independence three decades after its creation.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday expressed full support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia, and expressed its rejection of the declaration of mutual…

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, potentially reshaping regional dynamics and impacting Somalia's territorial integrity.

Israele è diventato il primo paese a riconoscere formalmente l’autoproclamata Repubblica del Somaliland come stato sovrano e indipendente.

NAIROBI: The African Union on Friday said it “rejects any recognition of Somaliland” after Israel declared it viewed the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state. In a…

Mogadishu has denounced the move as an attack on its sovereignty, while regional and African leaders warn it could destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Somalia condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, asserting its sovereignty and warning of risks to regional peace and stability.

Qatar, Egypt, Palestine and African Union reject move, as states warn against forcible Palestinian displacement to breakaway region

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday condemned Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, a breakaway African region, calling it a violation of international law and reaffirming its…

Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel's move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.

A group of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, alongside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have firmly rejected Israel’s announcement of its…

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union on Saturday insisted Somalia’s sovereignty should be respected after Israel formally recognized its northern region of Somaliland as an…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other Arab and Islamic nations in condemning Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway…

MOGADISHU: Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland “is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region,” Somali President Hassan Sheikh…

RIYADH: It perhaps comes as no surprise to seasoned regional observers that Israel has become the first and only UN member state to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland…

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday vowed to extend full support to Somalia at the UN and other multilateral fora after Israel last week recognized…