Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that Israel's decision to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland was an illegal and unacceptable step, adding that it was trying to drag the Horn of Africa into destabilisation.⁣ ⁣ Speaking at a press conference alongside Erdogan, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said they were thankful to their international partners for supporting Somalia against Israel's recognition. Mohamud said both Turkiye and Somalia rejected the recognition during talks.⁣ ⁣ #Turkiye #Somalia #Somaliland #Israel #HornOfAfrica