HARGEISA (Somaliguardian) – Somaliland authorities on Wednesday denounced remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Ethiopia a day earlier, describing them as “unacceptable interference” intended to discourage relations between Somaliland and its regional partners. In a statement, the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that foreign policy decisions in the Horn of Africa must be shaped by the region’s own governments and peoples. It cautioned that external rivalries should not be projected onto the region in ways that risk eroding stability and undermining cooperation. Somaliland called on Türkiye to refrain from adopting positions that inflame regional tensions and to adhere to the principles of mutual respect, noninterference and sovereign decision-making. It said its outreach to regional and international partners – and its pursuit of international recognition – remain peaceful, lawful and firmly rooted in the democratic aspirations of its people.

Source: Ethiopian News February 19, 2026 07:15 UTC