Building on Egypt's prior condemnation at the African Union, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty accused Israel during an extraordinary Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers session of leveraging its unilateral Somaliland recognition to enable illegal Palestinian displacement and divisions in Gaza. He rejected the move as a violation of international law threatening security in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's opposition to Israel's 'illegal and rejected' recognition of Somaliland, which undermines Somalia's sovereignty during its transitional phase and the international border system. He urged global support for Mogadishu and opposition to unilateral actions creating illegitimate faits accomplis.
In a sideline meeting with Somali Foreign Minister Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's recent diplomatic success in securing a statement from 23 countries and two organizations affirming Somali sovereignty. He announced plans to open a Bonyan financial entity or Bank Misr branch in Somalia to enhance trade, and called for sustainable funding for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission against terrorism.
On Gaza, he demanded implementation of the second phase of a US-backed peace plan for a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, proposing a temporary Palestinian technocratic committee and international stability force. He insisted on an independent Palestinian state on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital.
Abdelatty discussed with Pakistani Deputy PM Mohammad Ishaq Dar enforcing UNSC Resolution 2803 for Gaza aid and recovery, noting strengthened bilateral ties. With Kuwaiti FM Abdullah Al-Yahya, he backed Yemeni unity via inclusive dialogue and de-escalation. He affirmed Egypt's proactive OIC role aligned with international legitimacy.