Overview
- Ministers adopted two resolutions that condemned Israel’s move on Somaliland and warned against cooperation in any forced displacement of Palestinians, with instructions to engage the UN Security Council and General Assembly.
- The Somalia resolution reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and called on states and organizations to refrain from official or quasi-official engagement with Somaliland outside Mogadishu’s authority.
- The OIC denounced a January 6 visit by an Israeli official to Somaliland and rejected any unauthorized foreign military, security or intelligence presence on Somali territory.
- Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the session that Israel’s action amounts to a direct attack on Somalia’s internationally recognized borders and urged unified rejection.
- Context for the meeting was Israel’s December 26 announcement recognizing Somaliland, as Somalia and supportive states pressed for international backing while Israel and Somaliland advanced bilateral contacts.