CAIRO — The Arab Parliament said it will pursue regional and international political measures to support the security, stability and sovereignty of Somalia and Yemen, and rejected any foreign interference in their internal affairs, in a statement issued Saturday at the opening of its second general assembly session of the second cycle at the Arab League’s headquarters.
Framing respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity as a cornerstone of international relations, the body called for peaceful solutions to ongoing crises that preserve national unity and stability across the Arab world. It urged Arab governments and national parliaments to demonstrate full solidarity with Somalia and Yemen and to take concrete steps that help safeguard their security and political independence.
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The statement reiterated a categorical rejection of any external actions that undermine the authority of legitimate state institutions in either country. While the Arab Parliament pledged regional and international political efforts, it did not detail specific measures to be taken following Saturday’s session.
The timing underscores heightened regional diplomacy after Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, a move Somalia has condemned as a violation of its sovereignty. Arab and Islamic countries have since intensified political pressure against the decision, bolstering the Federal Government of Somalia’s diplomatic campaign to defend its territorial integrity.
Somalia has received strong backing from Arab League institutions and member states in recent weeks as Mogadishu seeks to consolidate international support amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa. The Arab Parliament’s position aligns with broader statements from Arab organizations that emphasize non-interference and the primacy of legitimate state structures in resolving internal political questions.
In its statement, the Arab Parliament situated Somalia and Yemen within a wider regional context where fragile political transitions, conflict dynamics and external pressures threaten to erode state institutions. It called on Arab capitals to translate expressions of solidarity into practical support that reinforces national stability and deters any attempts to exploit internal vulnerabilities.
Saturday’s opening session in Cairo set the tone for the current legislative cycle, with member delegations signaling that safeguarding sovereignty—particularly for states facing security and political strain—will remain a priority. The Arab Parliament’s pledge to engage at both regional and international levels points to intensified diplomatic messaging in multilateral forums and coordination with Arab League mechanisms, though specific actions will likely be shaped by consultations with member states.
The statement also reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s position that durable solutions to regional crises require political settlements that uphold national unity and avoid fragmentation. In calling for peaceful approaches and reinforcing the authority of legitimate institutions, the body sought to position Arab-led diplomacy as a stabilizing force amid volatile regional currents.
While details of the next steps were not disclosed, Saturday’s declaration adds to the mounting diplomatic backing Somalia has rallied in recent weeks and underscores consistent regional support for Yemen’s sovereignty and stability. The message from Cairo was clear: any external interference that undermines legitimate state authority in either country remains unacceptable to Arab legislative institutions.
By centering sovereignty and non-interference, the Arab Parliament set a marker for the session ahead and signaled how it intends to engage partners and international bodies on Somalia and Yemen as both navigate high-stakes political landscapes.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
