US EditionIsrael becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Israel signed a joint declaration with Somaliland to establish diplomatic ties, including embassies, citing shared interests in stability and economic cooperation, after a year of talks.
- On Friday, Israel formally recognised the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state and signed an agreement to establish full diplomatic relations, including ambassadors and embassies.
- Somaliland long asserted independence since 1991 and had not gained UN recognition; the accord followed a year of extensive dialogue based on a joint decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
- Netanyahu praised the new friendship as `seminal and historic` and invited President Abdullahi to visit Israel, thanking Sa'ar, the Mossad, and Director David Barnea for their contributions.
- The declaration was presented `in the spirit of the Abraham Accords`, and officials said ministries should act immediately to institutionalise ties to promote regional stability and economic prosperity, with reports of potential Palestinian refugee acceptance from Gaza.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar posted that he spoke with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi on this important day, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Somaliland success amid wider international discussions about Somaliland recognition.
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