Somliland defense minister: No talks to establish Israeli military base in Somaliland
Somaliland says Israel trains its police and military as officials deny reports of a new base and broader military talks.
- On Wednesday, Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali dismissed reports of an Israeli military base in Somaliland as "rumours," confirming Israel trains Somaliland's police and military but maintains no military presence.
- The Somali Guardian reported on Sunday that Israel opened an intelligence base and discussions were underway about a military site, claims surfacing during President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's first official visit to Israel.
- Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state last December, becoming the first country to do so; Somalia rejected the move as a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated he aims to deepen security ties, noting both nations fight "terrorist" elements, while a coalition of pro-Palestinian nations condemned the alliance citing Jerusalem's status.
- Abdullahi seeks to tap into Israel's technological expertise in agriculture and water management, calling Israel a "valued and reliable friend" and emphasizing Somaliland's potential as a maritime gateway to Africa.
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Israel and Somaliland have maintained a friendly relationship for years, based on shared interests, democratic values, and their commitment to security and stability, said Israel Katz.
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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said his country had been cooperating "under the radar" with Somaliland for years, as he met with the breakaway African state's president. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991, following a civil war. "Israel and Somaliland have a long-standing friendship based on shared interests, democratic v…
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