China reaffirmed its support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Somalia. While it opposed any attempt to split territories in the East African country, foreign ministry said on Monday.
“No country should encourage or support other countries’ internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests,” ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters at a regular press conference, urging authorities in Somaliland to stop “separatist activities and collusion with external forces.”
Israel became the first country on Friday to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, seeking immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology, and the economy.
Somaliland has enjoyed effective autonomy – and relative peace and stability – since 1991, when Somalia descended into civil war, the breakaway region has failed to receive recognition from any other country.
Israel said on Friday that it would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology, and the economy.
Somalia condemned the move as an “unlawful step” and a “deliberate attack”on its sovereignty.
South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry on Monday urged the international community to “reject this external interference and support a united, stable Somalia.”
Reuters