President Isaac Herzog welcomed Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro to Israel on Monday, calling the visit a 'historic moment' and a symbol of growing partnership between the two nations. Herzog said the visit reflects the 'great potential' for cooperation as both sides explore closer diplomatic and economic ties, according to the President's Office.
President Isaac Herzog hosted Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Monday, describing the visit as a historic milestone in bilateral ties. Herzog said the visit signals the 'great potential' for cooperation between Israel and the breakaway Somali region, as both sides explore closer diplomatic and economic relations.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, Irro arrived in Israel and inaugurated Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem — the first such mission since Israel recognized the region. Monday's meeting at the President's Residence is the highest-level public engagement of the visit. The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral partnership across trade, technology, and development, according to the President's Office.
The visit follows a broader Israeli diplomatic outreach to African and Horn of Africa nations. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, remains unrecognized by most states. Israel's recognition of Somaliland earlier this year marked a significant policy shift in the region.
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