Egypt rejects recognition of ‘Somaliland’ in talks with Somali foreign minister

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to Somalia's territorial integrity during a phone call with his Somali counterpart. He explicitly rejected any recognition of Somaliland, citing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
Why it matters
This diplomatic stance reinforces regional stability in the Horn of Africa and highlights Egypt's strategic role in opposing separatist movements that threaten established national borders.
Egypt completely rejects any measures that would compromise Somali territorial integrity, including any recognition of the so-called “Somaliland”, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.
The article reports on official government statements without adding editorial commentary or taking a stance on the legitimacy of Somaliland.
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