Pakistan OIC Meeting Somaliland Israel Recognition Ishaq Dar Muslim Unity International Relations Somalia Sovereignty — Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar arriving in Jeddah for the OIC emergency meeting on Somaliland.

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Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar joins OIC emergency meeting in Jeddah over Israel’s controversial recognition of Somaliland.

By News Editor On Jan 10, 2026

Muddaser Iqbal – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is set to attend an urgent meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah today, Saturday. The session is expected to focus on Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a move strongly condemned by Muslim nations.

Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has never been officially recognized by any United Nations member, and Israel’s announcement last month sparked sharp criticism from Somalia and regional organizations. Pakistan also denounced the development, calling it an attempt to undermine Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.

Dar traveled to Saudi Arabia on Friday to participate in the emergency conference, where the OIC is expected to discuss the consequences of Israel recognizing Somaliland.

“During the session, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will share Pakistan’s position on the issue of Somaliland,” it added.

The OIC announced the extraordinary meeting earlier this week, saying it would help coordinate a unified position among Muslim states and reaffirm unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia under international law and relevant OIC resolutions.

A joint statement by Pakistan and other Muslim countries on Thursday condemned Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s visit to Somaliland, calling it a violation of the African nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Saar’s visit to Somaliland on Jan. 6 followed reports in international media that Israel had contacted Somaliland authorities over the possible resettlement of Palestinians forcibly removed from Gaza, raising alarm among Muslim countries.

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The foreign office said Dar will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from OIC member states on the sidelines of the conference to discuss cooperation on other regional and international issues.