Somaliland Gains First International Recognition
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Israel has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the independence of Somaliland.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the recognition of Somaliland’s independence, stating that a joint declaration had been signed with the region’s leadership “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.” The announcement was made on social media platform X.
According to Israel’s Foreign Ministry, the two sides will establish full diplomatic relations, including the exchange of ambassadors and the opening of embassies. Cooperation is expected in agriculture, healthcare, technology, and the economy.
The decision was condemned by Somalia’s federal government, the African Union, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, all of whom reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Earlier, the Associated Press reported that potential relocation of Gaza residents, including to Somaliland, had been discussed as part of peace proposals. Somaliland authorities denied receiving such offers.
Somaliland declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. Despite lacking international recognition until now, the region of about six million people has its own institutions, currency, passports, and security forces.
Reuters notes that Somaliland has maintained relative stability, while Somalia’s internationally recognized government controls only a limited portion of the country.
According to Israel’s Foreign Ministry, the two sides will establish full diplomatic relations, including the exchange of ambassadors and the opening of embassies. Cooperation is expected in agriculture, healthcare, technology, and the economy.
The decision was condemned by Somalia’s federal government, the African Union, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, all of whom reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Earlier, the Associated Press reported that potential relocation of Gaza residents, including to Somaliland, had been discussed as part of peace proposals. Somaliland authorities denied receiving such offers.
Somaliland declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. Despite lacking international recognition until now, the region of about six million people has its own institutions, currency, passports, and security forces.
Reuters notes that Somaliland has maintained relative stability, while Somalia’s internationally recognized government controls only a limited portion of the country.
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