‘We Both Face Radical Extremism’: Herzog Highlights Security Ties in Somaliland Talks | APT

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @apt_news   Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in Jerusalem during what both leaders described as a historic and landmark visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and strategic cooperation. During their meeting, the two presidents discussed regional security challenges, economic cooperation, maritime security, trade, and industry. Herzog emphasized shared concerns over regional stability and extremism, while expressing confidence that ties between Israel and African partners would continue to expand. President Abdillahi described the visit as a historic milestone, noting that it marks the first official visit by a Somaliland leader to Israel. He said Somaliland welcomes growing engagement and dialogue with Israel after decades of seeking broader international partnerships. The visit included meetings with officials and business leaders, as well as ceremonial events including a guest book signing, a toast, and a formal handshake between the two leaders. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia's central government. While it has operated as a self-governing territory since then, it remains internationally unrecognized as an independent state by United Nations member countries. #Israel #Somaliland #Herzog #Jerusalem #Diplomacy #Africa #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #WorldNews #InternationalRelations #HornOfAfrica #Trade #Security #GlobalNews #Politics