WATCH: Sa’ar hails new friendship with Somaliland in first diplomatic visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited the newly recognized country of Somaliland, furthering diplomatic ties and meeting with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.

Gideon Sa’ar, ministro de Exteriores de Israel, desde Somalilandia:
“Nadie determinará por Israel a quién reconocemos ni con quién mantenemos relaciones diplomáticas”. pic.twitter.com/olDpyBToE1

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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar at the Presidential Palace, calling Israel’s recognition “a historic and consequential act” that affirms Somaliland’s sovereignty, democratic record, and role in regional… pic.twitter.com/7e5srYpqiy

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