Pakistan, 13 other countries condemn ‘Somaliland embassy’ opening in occupied Jerusalem
Pakistan and 11 other Muslim countries strongly condemned the opening of a "Somaliland" embassy in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal, a violation of international law, and an infringement on the city's status.
- Joint condemnation of the "Somaliland" embassy.
- Violation of international law and UN resolutions.
- Support for Somalia's unity and territorial integrity.
Pakistan on Sunday joined 11 other Muslim countries in strongly condemning the opening of a purported “Somaliland” embassy in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal, unacceptable and a violation of international law.
In a joint ministerial statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkiye, Indonesia, Djibouti, Somalia, Palestine, Oman, Sudan and Yemen said the move represented a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem.
The statement said the opening of the embassy was a “flagrant violation” of international law and relevant UN resolutions, and reiterated rejection of any unilateral measures aimed at entrenching an illegal reality in the city.
The ministers said East Jerusalem has been occupied Palestinian territory since 1967, and any steps to alter its legal or historical status are null and void.
They also reaffirmed support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, rejecting any unilateral measures that undermine Somali territory or infringe upon its sovereignty.