Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ‍said on Tuesday that Israel’s ‍decision to formally recognize of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland was an illegal and unacceptable ⁠step, adding that it was trying to drag the horn of Africa into destabilization.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Speaking at a press conference alongside Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh ‍Mohamud in Istanbul, Erdogan also said ‍Turkey was planning ‍on starting ⁠offshore ‌energy drilling off ⁠the coast ‍of Somalia in 2026 as per ⁠a bilateral agreement, adding that it ‌was adding two new drilling vessels to its fleet.Erdogan also said Turkey planned to ‍establish a space port in Somalia as part of bilateral agreements, but did not provide further details.Read more:Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motivesHouthis warn Israeli presence in Somaliland considered ‘military target’China opposes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, affirms