Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Summary
Turkey's President Erdogan has opposed Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent country during his visit to Ethiopia. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia over 30 years ago, but Somalia still claims it as part of its territory. Erdogan emphasized that external forces should not interfere in the Horn of Africa's issues.Key Facts
- President Erdogan rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland while on a visit to Ethiopia.
- Somaliland declared independence from Somalia over 30 years ago, but Somalia still sees it as part of its land.
- Israel recently became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
- Ethiopia had previously planned to lease Somaliland's coastline, which caused tension with Somalia.
- Erdogan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed regional issues during a joint press conference.
- Abiy expressed his desire for Ethiopia, currently landlocked, to gain sea access and sought Turkey's diplomatic help.
- There are concerns about renewed conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
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