00:00Already seen is a defiance against the federal state of Somalia.
00:05The Somaliland president Abdi Rahman Mohammed visited Jerusalem.
00:08On Sunday, Abdi Rahman met with Israeli president Isaac Herzog,
00:12who reiterated on Jerusalem's turn on recognizing the sovereignty of Somaliland,
00:16despite opposition from many countries, especially the Arab nations.
00:20...acted with courage and realism.
00:23Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state,
00:27which has been a reality on the ground for several decades.
00:31Somaliland chose to open an embassy here in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.
00:37The beautiful images of the people of Somaliland
00:41waving Israeli flags in celebration of this new relationship
00:45warmed all of our hearts, Mr. President.
00:49Today, we are equally delighted to have the flags of Somaliland
00:54flying here in the president's residence and all throughout Jerusalem.
00:58Only one country decided to see us and recognize Somaliland,
01:04and that's the government of Israel and its people.
01:08Today, I am not alone.
01:11As I said, I represent six million people
01:17who are thankful to the people and government of Israel.
01:24Despite having its own government and currency,
01:27Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation
01:30until Israel did in December 2025.
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