Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has pledged unwavering support for Somalia at the United Nations and other international forums following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared region that broke away from Somalia in 1991. The move by Israel has sparked widespread condemnation from Muslim nations, with foreign ministers from 21 countries issuing a joint statement denouncing the recognition as a violation of international law and the United Nations charter. During a phone call with Somalia's Foreign Minister, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and vowed to advocate for Somalia's concerns at the United Nations Security Council. The controversy comes amid broader regional tensions, as critics accuse Israel of seeking to destabilize the region by supporting secessionist movements, and Muslim states reject any efforts to forcibly expel Palestinians from their land.