By Maher Ahmed - Reporter
Switzerland, 22 January 2026 Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Somaliland’s Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’ met for dinner talks in Davos Wednesday.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF), focused on “strengthening and developing relations” between Israel and Somaliland, according to a statement released by President Irro.
The Somaliland President posted on his Facebook page that the dinner was attended by “prominent politicians and global leaders,” specifically highlighting Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Herzog also posted on social media following the meeting:
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"I welcome the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations and look forward to deepening bilateral cooperation that benefits our peoples."
The meeting follows Israel’s decision in late 2025 to officially recognize Somaliland’s independence.
Somaliland, a self-declared republic located in the Horn of Africa, has long sought international recognition. Establishing formal relations with Israel is seen as a key step in strengthening its international engagement.
