The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat has reaffirmed its recognition of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. This statement follows recent discussions around Somaliland's recognition by the State of Israel, emphasizing that unilateral actions undermine regional peace and stability.

• The IGAD Secretariat noted that one-sided recognitions are contrary to the Charter of the United Nations, the Constitutive Act of the African Union, and the Agreement establishing IGAD.
• The regional bloc underscored the need to strengthen the effectiveness of regional institutions, calling for enhanced institutional capacity and closer alignment of member states’ interests.
• IGAD urged all international actors and stakeholders to support dialogue-based approaches that foster peace and stability across the Horn of Africa.