Doha, December 27 (QNA) - The State of Qatar expressed its firm rejection of a joint declaration between the Israeli occupation and the Somaliland region recognizing one another, stressing that the step was a dangerous precedent in contrast with international law. The State of Qatar added that the move also undermined the sovereignty and unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed, in a statement today, the State of Qatar's firm rejection of any attempts to establish or impose parallel entities that could undermine the unity of Somalia, stressing its full support for legitimate Somali state institutions and its commitment to maintaining the security and stability of Somalia as well as the interests of its people.
The Ministry also stressed that the Israeli occupation would be better off recognizing a Palestinian state, which the international community agreed has a right to be established. The Ministry also added that the occupation should work to permanently end the war in Gaza, instead of undermining international legitimacy and maintaining its reckless policies that play a role in intensifying tensions and instability in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar's firm position of supporting the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia and its unity, and its call to commit to international law and respect international legitimacy resolutions. The Ministry also renewed the State of Qatar's call to intensify international efforts to maintain security and stability in the Horn of Africa region. (QNA)