Amman: The European Union has called for respect for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, following Israel's official announcement recognizing the Somaliland region.
According to Jordan News Agency, EU foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni stated that the bloc "reiterates the importance of respecting the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia in accordance with its constitution and the charters of the African Union and the United Nations."
He emphasized that this is "essential to ensure peace and stability across the entire Horn of Africa region," highlighting that the European Union "encourages meaningful dialogue between Somaliland and the Somali federal government to resolve long-standing differences."