Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Erdogan condemns Israel's Somaliland recognition
Turkish President Erdogan said he doesn't like that Israel decided to recognize Somaliland as a country.
He thinks it's not fair and could cause problems in Africa.
He also mentioned that Turkey will start drilling for energy in the ocean near Somalia in a few years.
He was talking to the Somali President when he said these things.
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as illegal and unacceptable.
Erdogan expressed concerns that Israel's move could destabilize the Horn of Africa.
The statement was made during a press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul.
Turkey plans to start offshore energy drilling off the coast of Somalia in 2026.
Turkey is adding two new drilling vessels to its fleet.
- Who
- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- What
- Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as illegal and unacceptable
- When
- December 30, 2023
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Why
- Erdogan believes Israel's move is illegal and could destabilize the Horn of Africa
- Person
- Tayyip Erdogan
- Role
- President of Turkey
- Event
- Press conference with Somali President
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Date
- December 30, 2023
- Issue
- Israel's recognition of Somaliland
- Action
- Condemnation by Erdogan
- Future Plan
- Offshore energy drilling in Somalia (2026)
