Bangladesh reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

Staff Reporter:

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia at the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Jeddah on Saturday.

Speaking at the meeting, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said the country fully aligns with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its Member States, and strengthen unity and solidarity across the Muslim world.

The Extraordinary Session was convened to discuss recent developments following Israel’s recognition of the so-called “Somaliland” and its implications for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as well as broader regional and international consequences.

During his intervention, Adviser Hossain urged the OIC to categorically reject and condemn Israel’s move and to reaffirm, in the strongest terms, its full and unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He stressed that the sovereignty of OIC Member States is non-negotiable, stressing that illegal negotiations would not be tolerated and that justice, international law, and multilateralism must prevail over unilateralism and coercion.

Earlier in the day, a preparatory Senior Officials Meeting was held with the participation of a large number of representatives from OIC Member States.

The meeting also reiterated continued solidarity with the Palestinian people and reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the OIC.