Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar today (Friday, 26 December 2025) spoke with the President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi following the signing of an agreement on mutual recognition and the establishment of full diplomatic relations:
FM Sa’ar: “I was glad to speak just now with the President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, on this important day for both countries.
Over the past year, based on an extensive and ongoing dialogue, relations between Israel and Somaliland have taken shape. Following the decision of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, today we signed an agreement on mutual recognition and the establishment of full diplomatic relations, which will include the appointment of ambassadors and the opening of embassies.
We will work together to promote the relations between our countries and nations, regional stability and economic prosperity. I have instructed my ministry to act immediately to institutionalize ties between the two countries across a wide range of fields.”