Arab League Ministers Reaffirm Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

GOOBJOOG NEWS | CAIRO: Foreign ministers participating in the 3rd Arab ministerial working group in Cairo, Egypt have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to defending Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Discussions during the meeting chaired by Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation focused on joint Arab efforts to defend Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to the memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and the Somaliland region.

In a statement released following the meeting, the ministers emphasized the necessity of adhering to international principles of non-interference and respect for the territorial integrity of all states, in line with international law.

They further emphasized that Somaliland is an integral part of Somalia, based on the Arab League Charter, UN principles, and that any arrangements concerning the region must result from political dialogue among the Somali people.

They at the same time reaffirming full Arab solidarity with Somalia’s right to protect its sovereignty and reject the mentioned memorandum of understanding and its legal, political, commercial, or military consequences.

The meeting was attended by foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Mauritania, alongside Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League.

Also in attendance was Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ahmed Mohammed Al Teraifi, Head of the Arab and African Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the delegation accompanying the Minister.