— The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland announced its support for U.S. military action in Venezuela, which Washington has described as “proportionate international action” aimed at restoring constitutional order, democratic legitimacy, and the rule of law.

In a statement issued yesterday, the ministry said Somaliland recognizes the efforts of the United States in coordination with regional and multilateral partners. Such engagement, it noted, could help resolve Venezuela’s long-standing political and humanitarian crisis.

The statement added that the Somaliland government believes responsible U.S.-led engagement, carried out in cooperation with regional and multilateral partners, can alleviate humanitarian suffering, counter transnational criminal networks, and support a peaceful Venezuelan-led transition based on sovereignty, accountability, responsibility, and respect for human rights.

The ministry stressed that any transition must be grounded in respect for national sovereignty, accountability, and human rights. It added that Somaliland’s position is based on international principles and considerations of common security.

Somaliland’s comments come amid a range of international responses to recent developments in Venezuela. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country supports the “strong action” taken by the United States.

“I would like to express my support for the determination and strong action taken by the United States to establish freedom and justice in that part of the world,” Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting.

His remarks followed Washington’s recent military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, further fueling debate over international intervention in Venezuela’s political crisis.

Venezuela has previously opposed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland through its embassy in Kenya, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s territorial integrity.

“Venezuela firmly opposes any unilateral action that seeks to recognize separatist entities in the territory of Somalia,” the embassy said in a statement posted on its official social media pages. It added that Venezuela “reaffirms its full and firm recognition of the sovereignty and internationally recognized territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.”

Meanwhile, the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, which took place on Saturday and resulted in the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro, who was subsequently taken to the United States, is set to be discussed today by the United Nations Security Council.

The council will examine whether the intervention violates international law. Key members, including Russia and China, have opposed the U.S. move, while several Western allies have condemned it as a breach of international norms.

The UN secretary-general warned that the U.S. action “sets a dangerous precedent” for the world, according to his spokesman on Saturday.