Bangladesh and eleven other countries have strongly condemned Israel’s announcement to appoint a diplomatic representative in Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region of Somalia. The joint statement, issued on April 19, 2026, described the move as a serious violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The countries involved are Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Palestine, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Kuwait. Their foreign ministers emphasized that Israel’s decision contravenes the principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union. The statement reaffirmed unwavering support for Somalia’s legitimate state institutions and its territorial unity.

According to the joint declaration, the nations warned that Israel’s action sets a dangerous precedent and could undermine stability in the Horn of Africa, posing risks to regional peace and security.