Oman affirms support for Somalia's sovereignty

The Sultanate of Oman is following with interest the developments related to the unity and security of the territories of the Federal Republic of Somalia, said a statement from the foreign Ministry.

It affirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and the unity of its territories, with the importance of respecting the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, and refraining from taking any unilateral measures that may affect the unity of states or their internationally recognized sovereignty.

The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency session on Monday to discuss Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Somalia and other African and Arab nations.

Israel announced the recognition on Friday, just days before Somalia is set to assume the rotating presidency of the Security Council. The announcement marked the first time a UN member state has formally recognised Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region