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WorldPublished: 17 June 2026 at 01:20

Somaliland president makes historic visit to Israel, opens embassy, visits Knesset

The president of Somaliland is on a historic tour of Israel, where he has opened an embassy and visited the Knesset.

Foto: Al Jazeera

The president of Somaliland has embarked on a historic visit to Israel, marking a significant step in relations between the two sides. During the trip, he inaugurated a Somaliland embassy in Israel and toured the Israeli parliament, the Knesset. This visit is the first of its kind and highlights growing ties, though Somaliland remains largely unrecognized internationally. The president's agenda also includes meetings with Israeli officials, though specific details have not been disclosed. The opening of the embassy signals a mutual interest in diplomatic and economic cooperation.

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