Key facts
- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Jerusalem.
- The visit was a historic state visit.
- Israel recognized Somaliland's independence months before the visit.
- Somaliland and Israel signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
- The agreement aims to expand ties in security, trade, and regional strategy.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Jerusalem for a historic state visit. This trip comes months after Israel officially recognized Somaliland's independence. During the visit, the two nations signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This agreement is designed to expand cooperation in several key areas, including security, trade, and regional strategy. The visit marks a significant step in formalizing relations between Somaliland and Israel following the recognition of Somaliland's sovereignty.