A second reason is Israel's capacity to protect its strategic interests. Following official
Somaliland’s leadership, under the visionary guidance of Dr. Abdirahman Irro and his team, has actively engaged the international community by traveling worldwide and sending formal letters requesting recognition of Somaliland’s sovereignty. Israel was not the only country to respond positively to this request; however, other nations are expected to recognize Somaliland in due course after carefully studying its unique political history, particularly its record of democratic elections, political stability, and effective self-governance.
One of the main reasons Somaliland chose Israel to be the first country to grant formal recognition was to attract global attention. As is widely known, Israel maintains strong and trusted relationships with influential allies who are willing to defend it politically, militarily, and economically. This was evident during recent United Nations Security Council discussions, where the United States clearly stated that Israel has the right to establish diplomatic relations with any country it chooses. Such statements effectively provide reassurance and encouragement to other countries that may be considering recognition of Somaliland.
A second reason is Israel’s capacity to protect its strategic interests. Following official recognition, Israel possesses the political and military strength to deter or respond to any external interference or destabilizing attempts directed at Somaliland.
Finally, Israel’s role as the first country to recognize Somaliland could have a significant economic and security impact. Formal recognition would help remove long-standing barriers to trade, making it easier for Somaliland to export its goods and import essential products. In addition, cooperation with Israel could enhance Somaliland’s military capacity, economic development, and access to international markets, all of which have historically been difficult to achieve without formal recognition
Hamza Adam
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