Somalia: Israeli Ambassador Presents Credentials to Somaliland President As Ties Deepen
The ceremony marked another step in ties after mutual recognition, and officials laid a cornerstone for a future Israeli embassy in Hargeisa.
- Last week, Ambassador Michael Lotem presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, laying the cornerstone for a new Israeli Embassy.
- Since Israel became the first country to officially recognize Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26, 2025, the two sides have worked to formalize diplomatic ties.
- Somaliland already maintains a diplomatic presence in Israel, having opened an embassy in Jerusalem during President Abdullahi's visit in June 2026.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated, "Israel is determined to develop and strengthen its relations with Somaliland," noting the appointment fulfills the mutual recognition agreement.
- Cooperation has expanded into security, intelligence, water management, and health care, following the spirit of the Abraham Accords and ongoing diplomatic visits between the sides.
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Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland has credentials accepted
Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland has credentials accepted Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:23 Israel, the only country to recognise breakaway Somali territory, continues to strengthen its ties Israel's ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem (L) receives his credentials from Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Republic of Somaliland via social media) Off Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presented h…
Israel’s first ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, in Hargeisa. The ceremony also marked the laying of the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy.
Somalia: Israeli Ambassador Presents Credentials to Somaliland President As Ties Deepen
Hargeisa, Nov. 1 -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has received the credentials of Israel's ambassador, Michael Lotem, at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, marking a further step in strengthening diplomatic relations and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
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