Somaliland will open its first-ever embassy in Jerusalem, announces Somaliland’s ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi. “I am pleased to announce that the Republic of Somaliland’s Embassy will be located in Jerusalem — the Embassy will be opened soon, while Israel will also establish its Embassy in Hargeisa, reflecting growing friendship, mutual respect and strategic cooperation between our two peoples,” writes Hagi on X. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hails the “important decision” to open the embassy in “our eternal capital, Jerusalem,” calling it “another significant step in strengthening relations between our countries and nations.” Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland’s independence in December. The African nation will be the eighth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

Full report : Somaliland says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem, Israel to reciprocate.