KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed Malaysia’s unwavering solidarity with Somalia, its government, and its people. Speaking amid heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Malaysian leader reiterated his nation’s full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Ibrahim stressed that Somalia’s stability and political independence are key foreign policy priorities, conveying the strong fraternal bonds felt by Malaysians and their alignment with the Somali people during this critical time. He also made clear that Kuala Lumpur opposes any measures that undermine Somalia’s national cohesion, placing Malaysia alongside the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The statement reaffirms the enduring diplomatic ties between the two countries and bolsters the international legal consensus that Somalia’s borders must be respected. By explicitly supporting Mogadishu’s sovereignty, Ibrahim introduces a significant Southeast Asian voice into the global effort to defend Somalia’s unity against external pressures. Somalia’s federal government has welcomed this timely support from a major partner in the Muslim world, viewing the assurance as a reinforcement of the diplomatic protection for Somalia’s territorial integrity and a clear signal that solidarity between Malaysians and Somalis remains firm despite challenges.
