Erdogan Criticizes Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns of Regional Instability

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Erdogan Criticizes Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns of Regional Instability

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Erdogan Criticizes Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns of Regional Instability

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Erdogan states Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits neither the region nor Somaliland itself.
Turkey emphasizes the importance of regional countries solving their own disputes.
The President warns against foreign powers escalating conflicts in the Horn of Africa.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized Israel's decision to formally recognize Somaliland, stating that it will not benefit either Somaliland or the wider region. He reiterated this stance during a press conference in Addis Ababa, emphasizing that “Israel's recognition of Somaliland does not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa,” highlighting the need for local resolution of regional problems according to aa and Reuters.

Erdogan has previously condemned Israel's move as illegal and accused it of attempting to destabilize the Horn of Africa, noting, “I would like to reiterate once again that Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits neither Somaliland nor the Horn of Africa.” He called for regional countries to avert new conflicts and handle their issues internally, as reported by Africanews and Reuters.

Amid Somalia's backlash against the recognition, including severing ties with the UAE for allegedly supporting Israel's decision, Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to regional sovereignty and integrity. He warned against the Horn of Africa being used as an arena for foreign powers to compete, according to Africanews and aa.