The European Union called on Saturday to respect the sovereignty of Somalia after Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an independent state. This decision has raised concerns in the international community. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is a self-proclaimed state not recognized by any UN member country. Israel became the first state to officially recognize Somaliland's independence. The European Union emphasized the importance of respecting Somalia's territorial integrity and called for dialogue to resolve disputes.
