00:00In other topics, the UN Security Council rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
00:04as most members feel the move is linked to the forced displacement of Palestinians.
00:10Fourteen of the 15 members of the UN Security Council on Monday condemned Israel's decision
00:15to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland.
00:19In its context, during an emergency session, Somalia's ambassador described the move
00:22as an act of aggression that could destabilize the Horn of Africa.
00:26Also, during the session, the Arab League and Pakistan were that the decision may be linked
00:31to a plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza to the region.
00:36It is important to highlight that the United States was the only council member not to condemn the move,
00:41although it reiterated that it does not recognize Somaliland.
00:44Mr. President, A3 Plus strongly condemns the flagrant assault by Israel on the unity
00:57and the territorial integrity of Somalia by recognizing as an independent entity
01:03to the northwestern region of Somalia, so-called Somaliland,
01:08which is legally incapable of entering into any agreement or arrangement.
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