By Goth Mohamed Goth
JERUSALEM – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), and his delegation, currently on the first day of their official visit to the State of Israel, toured three historic and memorial sites in Jerusalem this afternoon.
- Mount Herzl
President Cirro visited Mount Herzl, where he laid floral wreaths at the historic landmark. Located west of Jerusalem, Mount Herzl is one of the most significant symbols of Israeli history and statehood. It is named after and serves as the final resting place of Theodor Herzl, the father and founder of the State of Israel. The site also holds the graves of former presidents, prime ministers, and other national figures who hold a lasting place in the memory of the Israeli people and the Jewish nation.
The President was received at the site by Mr. Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization.
- Yad Vashem
The President made an official visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem – the world’s foremost institution dedicated to commemorating and preserving the memory of Holocaust victims. He was welcomed by Mr. Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem.
President Cirro and his delegation received briefings on the historic events that led to one of the greatest genocides and acts of mass atrocity in 20th-century human history.
- Grove of the Nations
President Cirro also visited the historic Grove of the Nations, where he planted a National Symbol Tree. The tree represents the friendship, cooperation, and enduring ties between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel.
Planted at this symbolic site, the tree serves as a living legacy that will long outlast the President’s visit. It stands as a historic emblem of friendship, further strengthening the relationship between the two parties.
