ADDIS ABABA (Somaliguardian) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday criticized Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, saying such a move would benefit neither Somalia nor the broader Horn of Africa region.
“I would like to reiterate that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would benefit neither Somaliland nor the Horn of Africa,” Erdogan said.
At a joint appearance in Addis Ababa alongside Abiy Ahmed, Mr. Erdogan stressed that Türkiye prioritizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional states and remains opposed to actions that could intensify tensions.
He called on countries in the Horn of Africa to address regional disputes through internal mechanisms and diplomatic engagement, cautioning against external involvement that could transform the region into a platform for geopolitical rivalry.
“Once stability is achieved, we see no obstacle to the Horn of Africa attaining a position that attracts attention with its economic opportunities,” he added.
Highlighting Türkiye’s role in facilitating dialogue between Ethiopia and Somalia under the Ankara Process, Mr. Erdogan thanked both governments for their cooperative posture. He said that with durable peace, the Horn of Africa could emerge as a region distinguished by expanding economic opportunity.
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