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Israel's Ambassador Presents Credentials in Somaliland, Embassy Plans Advance
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Israel's ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi last week in Hargeisa, advancing diplomatic ties. A cornerstone was also laid for a future Israeli embassy. The two sides established mutual recognition on December 26, 2025, and have since exchanged diplomatic visits and opened embassies in each other's capitals.
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- Israeli Ambassador Michael Lotem presented credentials to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi.
- A cornerstone was laid for a future Israeli embassy in Somaliland's capital, Hargeisa.
- Israel and Somaliland established mutual recognition on December 26, 2025.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited Somaliland in January 2026.
- Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem in June 2026.
- Foreign Minister Sa’ar stated the ambassador appointments solidify bilateral ties.
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