Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that Israel has no military base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, while the territory seeks Israeli investment.

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Somaliland is leveraging its recent recognition by Israel to secure military training and economic investment, particularly in sectors like agriculture and technology, while dismissing claims of an Israeli military base. This could strengthen Somaliland's security capabilities and economic development, though Somalia views Israel's recognition as an attack on its sovereignty.