Muslim countries condemn Somaliland embassy opening Jerusalem
Foreign ministers reject move, denounce violation of international law and reaffirm Somalia’s sovereignty and Jerusalem’s status
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Foreign ministers from Muslim states have strongly condemned the opening of a so-called Somaliland “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a clear violation of international law and a provocation linked to efforts to entrench illegitimate Israeli occupation of Palestine.
They said the move reflects attempts to normalize conditions created under Israeli occupation policies and reaffirmed rejection of any steps undermining Jerusalem’s legal status or Somalia’s sovereignty.
The joint statement included ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Türkiye, Indonesia, Somalia, Palestine, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, Mauritania, Kuwait, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco, all rejecting what they called an illegal and unacceptable step by the self-declared Somaliland region.
The ministers said the decision to open a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem represents a direct challenge to international legal norms and further entrenches what they described as unlawful arrangements imposed in a city whose status remains internationally disputed due to Israel’s continued occupation since 1967.
They reiterated that East Jerusalem is occupied Palestinian territory and stressed that any unilateral actions taken there lack legal validity and cannot alter its historical or political status, regardless of attempts by Israel or allied actors to impose new realities on the ground.
The statement also reaffirmed full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting any measures that could undermine its unity or encourage separatist recognition through external political backing.
Officials further warned that such actions risk escalating tensions in an already volatile region, while accusing Israel of enabling steps that deepen fragmentation and violate established United Nations resolutions on Jerusalem’s status.
The ministers called on the international community to take a firm stance against any measures that legitimize what they described as illegal occupation policies and urged adherence to international law as the only viable framework for resolving disputes over Jerusalem and territorial sovereignty.
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