US EditionTurkey's Erdogan says Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits nobody
Erdogan said Israel's Somaliland recognition is illegal and risks turning the Horn of Africa into a battleground for foreign powers, urging regional dispute resolution by local countries.
- In December, Turkey's President Erdogan said Israel's recognition of Somaliland was illegal and unacceptable, accusing Israel of trying to destabilise the Horn of Africa.
- Erdogan reiterated that Israel's recognition of Somaliland does not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa.
- Turkey respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region and does not seek new conflicts, Erdogan said, urging regional states to resolve their disputes through dialogue.
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Turkish leaders have warned Israel, the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, that this action could worsen the situation in the region.
Erdogan warns against Somaliland recognition in Ethiopia visit
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Israel's recognition of Somaliland "does not benefit" the region. His comments came during a visit to Ethiopia, where he signed major economic deals and held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The statement was interpreted in some quarters as a message to the Ethiopian government, which in the past has considered recognising Somaliland's independence. "I would like to especially und…
East Africa: Erdogan Criticises Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns Against Foreign Rivalry in Horn of Africa
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday sharply criticised Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that the move would neither benefit Somaliland nor the wider Horn of Africa region.
Erdogan slams Israel over Somaliland recognition, warns of horn of Africa instability
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region.
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