Somali President Rules Out Recognizing Israel
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
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- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated his country will never recognize Israel.
- Mohamud believes Israel will eventually withdraw from disputed territories.
- He identified Turkey as Somalia's most important and reliable ally.
- The president criticized the UAE for supporting Somaliland against national unity.
- Somalia thanked Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan for regional support.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has firmly stated that the Somali people categorically reject any normalization with Israel. He asserted that the populations of both Somalia and Somaliland are united in their opposition and will never agree to recognize the Israeli state. The president expressed confidence that Israel will eventually withdraw from disputed territories.
Mohamud highlighted Somalia's close partnership with Turkey, calling it a key and reliable ally. He recalled Turkey's significant support during Somalia's international isolation, noting that Turkish leadership, including Recep Tayyip Erdogan, visited displaced persons camps and humanitarian sites. Over the years, Turkey has invested in Mogadishu's infrastructure, built hospitals and educational institutions, and renovated the capital's airport and seaport. Turkish companies are also involved in Somalia's oil and gas sector, with Mohamud emphasizing the exceptional importance of the Turkish relationship, which he believes cannot be replaced by contacts with other nations.
Additionally, Somalia's leadership expressed dissatisfaction with the United Arab Emirates, with Mohamud accusing Abu Dhabi of supporting Somaliland in a way that undermines Somalia's national unity. Conversely, Mogadishu thanked Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan for their contributions to regional security and stability.
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