First Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentials
Somaliland's first ambassador to Israel has officially presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. This follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland's independence, which was declared in 1991 but had not been acknowledged internationally for over thirty years. The event marks a significant step in Somaliland's efforts to gain global recognition.
- ▪Somaliland's first ambassador has presented credentials to Israel.
- ▪Israel recognized Somaliland's independence last year.
- ▪Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but remained unrecognized for over three decades.
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Toggle PlayFirst Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentialsNewsFeedFirst Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentialsSomaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region’s independence last year. Somaliland declared separation from Somalia in 1991 but had remained internationally unrecognised for more than three decades.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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