European External Action Service

12/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/27/2025 11:42

Israel/Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia

On 26 December, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state.

The European Union reaffirms the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution, the Charters of the African Union and the United Nations. This is key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region.

The EU encourages meaningful dialogue between Somaliland and the Federal Government of Somalia to resolve long standing differences.

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