Israel Strengthens Ties With Somaliland, Ambassador Presents Credentials
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's Ambassador Michael Lotem presented his credentials to Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamoud Abdillahi in Hargeisa last week. The ceremony also marked the laying of the cornerstone for a new Israeli embassy. Israel recognized Somaliland in December 2025, and the two nations have since exchanged ambassadors and established diplomatic ties.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ambassador Michael Lotem presented credentials to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamoud Abdillahi.
- A cornerstone was laid for a new Israeli embassy in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
- Israel recognized Somaliland in December 2025, becoming the first UN member to do so.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called the ambassador appointment an important step in strengthening relations.
Israel's Ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his letters of credence to Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamoud Abdillahi, in a historic ceremony last week at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Hargeisa. Following the credential ceremony, the cornerstone was laid for a new Israeli embassy to be established in the Somaliland capital.
Israel recognized Somaliland in December 2025, becoming the first UN member state to acknowledge the independence of the nation bordering Yemen. After the mutual recognition, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar made a historic visit to Somaliland. Somaliland also opened an embassy in Jerusalem, marking its first diplomatic mission in a foreign country.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar commented on the historic meeting, stating, "Israel is determined to advance and solidify relations with Somaliland. The appointment of ambassadors in accordance with the agreement reached during the mutual recognition between the countries is another important step in strengthening our relations."
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