Somaliland leader visits Israel in historic trip
JERUSALEM: Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war. “The visit carries special significance,” said Abdullahi, according to a statement
Somaliland's de facto leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, visited Israel for the first time, marking a significant diplomatic event. The visit took place in Jerusalem and was the first state visit by a Somaliland president to another country. Israel became the first nation to recognize Somaliland's independence in December 2025. Abdullahi expressed gratitude for Israel's recognition and hospitality during the visit. Somaliland has been seeking international recognition for over three decades. Despite its self-governance, it still lacks widespread global recognition. The country's strategic location and unique status make it an important player in the region. The visit highlights growing diplomatic ties between the two nations.
The visit signifies a major step in Somaliland's pursuit of international recognition and highlights its growing diplomatic relations with Israel.
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