BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 29. The Republic of
Azerbaijan reiterates its full support for the sovereignty, unity,
and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia within
its internationally recognized borders, the foreign ministry's
statement said regarding recent events in Somalia, Trend reports.
"Recognition of the 'Somaliland' region of the Federal Republic
of Somalia contradicts norms and principles of international law
and the UN Charter.
Azerbaijan has gone through its own painful experience with
foreign military occupation and separatism in its territories, in
violation of international law.
Guided by these principles and its own experience, the Republic
of Azerbaijan remains firmly committed to the preservation of
sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of
all states, and calls on the international community to act
responsibly and in full compliance with international law," the
statement said.
