Pakistan and Egypt have pledged to strengthen their bilateral relationship and reiterated their support for the Palestinian cause during a meeting in Jeddah. The talks took place on the sidelines of a session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, where foreign ministers discussed recent developments concerning Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have voiced concerns that this move could be part of a plan to forcibly relocate Palestinian Muslims to Somaliland, raising alarms about regional stability and international law.

Pakistan's foreign minister condemned the recognition of Somaliland, calling it a violation of Somalia's territorial integrity and a dangerous precedent for the region. He urged all states to avoid engagement with Somaliland authorities and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the sovereignty of Somalia. Pakistan also reiterated its principled stance on the Palestinian issue, rejecting any proposals for the displacement of Palestinians and advocating for their rights under international law.