Israel's Ambassador Presents Credentials to Somaliland President
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Israel's Ambassador Michael Lotem presented credentials to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamud Abdullahi in Hargeisa. The ceremony marked the establishment of the first Israeli diplomatic mission in Somaliland, following mutual recognition in December 2025. The cornerstone was laid for a future embassy, signifying a step to strengthen bilateral relations.
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- Ambassador Michael Lotem presented credentials to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamud Abdullahi.
- The ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
- Israel and Somaliland mutually recognized each other on December 26, 2025.
- The cornerstone was laid for the first Israeli embassy in Somaliland.
- The exchange of ambassadors is seen as a step to strengthen bilateral relations.
Israel's Ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamud Abdullahi in a ceremony at the presidential palace in Hargeisa. Following the official presentation, both sides laid the cornerstone for the future Israeli embassy, marking the establishment of the first Israeli diplomatic mission in Somaliland. This development follows the mutual recognition between Israel and Somaliland on December 26, 2025, with the appointment of ambassadors representing the next step in strengthening bilateral relations. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar previously emphasized the significance of exchanging ambassadors for bolstering ties between the two nations.
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