"Israel has recognized Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an "independent and sovereign state," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday. "Together with Foreign Minister Sa'ar and the President of the Republic of Somaliland, we signed a joint and mutual declaration," Netanyahu posted to X. "This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, signed at the initiative of President Trump," he said."
"Somaliland broke ties with Somalia in 1991, and the region has sought international recognition as an independent state since then. But no foreign government recognized its sovereignty until this afternoon. Still, Somaliland remains more stable than Somalia, and some analysts say that the breakaway state has a strong case for independence. In recent years, Somaliland has struck major power investment deals with foreign powers, including Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates, raising tensions with Somalia."
Israel formally recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state and signed a joint declaration with Somaliland’s president and Israeli officials under the Abraham Accords. Israel is the first country to grant official recognition to Somaliland, which broke ties with Somalia in 1991 and has sought statehood since. Somaliland remains more stable than Somalia and has attracted major investment deals with Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates, raising tensions with Mogadishu. Netanyahu said Israel will seek immediate cooperation in agriculture, health, technology and economic development and invited the Somaliland president to visit.
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