The Prime Minister announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Sa'ar, and the President of the Republic of Somaliland signed a joint and mutual declaration.
"من حق إثيوبيا الوصول إلى البحر".. وزير خارجية أرض الصومال يؤكد استعداد بلاده لمساندتها، ويشير إلى جاهزية ميناء بربرة والممر المؤدي إليه لخدمة تجارتها #بالمنطق
After more than three (3) decades of peaceful self-governance, constitutional order, and democratic practice, #Somaliland has received its first formaAl international recognition as a sovereign and independent state.
This development affirms an objective reality that has long existed. Somaliland meets the legal, political, and institutional criteria of statehood under international law.
I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
Together with Foreign Minister Sa'ar and the President of the Republic of Somaliland, we signed a joint and mutual declaration.
This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, signed at the initiative of President Trump.
I congratulated the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, and praised his leadership and commitment to promoting stability and peace. I invited the President to pay an official visit to Israel.
The President thanked me for this historic declaration and expressed appreciation for my achievements in fighting terrorism and advancing regional peace.
I thank Foreign Minister Sa’ar, the Head of Mossad David Barnea and the Mossad, for their contribution to today’s development, and I wish the people of Somaliland success, prosperity, and freedom.
The State of Israel plans to immediately expand its relations with the Republic of Somaliland through extensive cooperation in the fields of agriculture, health, technology, and economy.
This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, signed at the initiative of President Trump.
Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, and praised his leadership and commitment to promoting stability and peace.
This is a historic moment as we warmly welcome @netanyahu the Prime Minister of the State of Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland and affirm Somaliland’s readiness to join the Abraham Accords. This step marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that advances mutual interests, strengthens regional peace and security, and delivers shared benefits to all stakeholders, without prejudice to any party.
Media Outlets Discuss Possible U.S.–Israel Recognition of Somaliland
Several regional and international media platforms have recently discussed reports suggesting that the United States and Israel are considering recognizing Somaliland as an independent state.
The discussions come amid growing diplomatic speculation surrounding Somaliland’s future and its strategic location along the Horn of Africa. While no official confirmation has been issued by either Washington or Jerusalem, multiple outlets have reported on behind-the-scenes talks involving regional powers, including the UAE and Ethiopia.
Analysts say that formal recognition of Somaliland could reshape geopolitical alignments in the Red Sea and East Africa, potentially strengthening Western and Israeli influence in a region marked by competition with China and Iran.
Via: @i24NEWS_EN