After Jerusalem became home to Somaliland’s first embassy, Abdirahman Dahir Adam tells ynet that Israeli tourists and businesses are welcome as the African country looks to deepen ties; 'Ready to cooperate in any field that serves the interests of both countries'Somaliland’s foreign minister does not rule out the possibility of Israel establishing a military base in the Horn of Africa territory, saying cooperation between the two sides could extend to any field in which they share an interest.“In anything and in any area where we see that both countries can benefit and that it serves our mutual interest, we will cooperate — whether economically, security-related or politically,” Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam told ynet. “There is no limit to the relationship and cooperation between us.”2 View gallery Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam The possibility of an Israeli base in Somaliland came up during Abdillahi’s meetings in Israel, including with Defense Minister Israel Katz. Israel has a strategic interest in a presence there because of Somaliland’s proximity to the Houthis in Yemen and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.“It was very emotional, and it will be remembered in our history,” Adam said. “For us, this was the first state visit by the head of Somaliland to another country in the world.”Adam said Israel had played a unique role in Somaliland’s diplomatic history. “In 1960, when Somaliland gained independence from Britain, Israel was one of the first countries to recognize our independence,” he said. “And again, after Somaliland regained the independence that was taken from it, Israel was the first country to recognize us. Now Israel hosted our president for his first state visit.”Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz in Jerusalem (Video: Defense Ministry)What were the achievements of this visit?