On December 30, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met visiting Somali President Mahmoud in Istanbul. Erdogan said at a press conference that Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland is illegal and unacceptable. Turkey will continue to strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. In the 90s of the last century, Somaliland declared independence from Somalia, but it has never been recognized by the international community. Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an “independent sovereign country” on the 26th of this month, which was strongly opposed and condemned by many countries and international organizations.

On December 30, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met visiting Somali President Mahmoud in Istanbul. Erdogan said at a press conference that Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland is illegal and unacceptable. Turkey will continue to strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. In the 90s of the last century, Somaliland declared independence from Somalia, but it has never been recognized by the international community. Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an “independent sovereign country” on the 26th of this month, which was strongly opposed and condemned by many countries and international organizations.