ASMARA, Eritrea
Eritrea has strongly condemned Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, saying the move is deliberate and aimed at causing instability and chaos not only in the Horn of Africa but also in the international system.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Eritrean government called on the United Nations Security Council and its members to take strong action against the decision, warning that it could undermine the foundations of peace and respect for the borders of sovereign states.
Eritrea also called on China to intervene in the matter, stating that there are fundamental similarities between the situation in Somaliland and that of Taiwan, where breakaway regions are linked to broader international politics.
Eritrea's statement follows last week's statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declared that Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, making Israel the first country in the world to recognize the region that wants to secede from Somalia.
The decision was announced after the signing of what Israel called a joint statement between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
According to Netanyahu, the agreement was reached in the interests of the Abraham Accords, with Israel declaring its intention to rapidly expand cooperation with Somaliland in various sectors including agriculture, health, technology and the economy.
In addition, Netanyahu invited President Abdullahi to pay an official visit to Israel, thanking the country’s diplomatic and security institutions for supporting the move.
For its part, Somaliland welcomed Israel’s decision, describing it as a historic step that could open a new chapter in diplomatic relations and international cooperation.
However, Somaliland is still not internationally recognized despite declaring its independence in 1991, after Somalia descended into civil war following the overthrow of former military dictator Mohamed Siad Barre.
Somalia has insisted that Somaliland is still part of its legitimate territory.
As diplomatic tensions continue, the United Nations Security Council is expected to meet today in New York to discuss the situation in Somaliland, focusing on Israel's recent decision to recognize the region as an independent state.
Israel's move has already been condemned by neighboring countries as well as various regional communities and groups, warning that it could fuel new conflicts in a region already facing security and political challenges.
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