Foreign Ministers from 19 Countries Issue Joint Statement on Global Issues

December 28, 2025 • Google News World

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A joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The statement condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. The OIC also expressed its support for Somalia.

Additionally, Taiwan has backed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.

Israel has become the first country to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state.

Somalia has received backing from the European Union (EU) following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.

The foreign ministers’ joint statement and the EU’s backing are among the latest developments in the region.

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