Italy–Somalia relations
{'<entity_0>': 'Italy–Somalia relations', '<entity_1>': 'Somalia', '<entity_2>': 'Italy'}
[['Italy–Somalia relations', 'country', 'Somalia'], ['Italy–Somalia relations', 'country', 'Italy']]
<entity_0> (Somali: Xiriirka Talyaaniga-Soomaaliya) are bilateral relations between <entity_2> and <entity_1>. Relations between the modern-day territories of <entity_2> and <entity_1> stretch back to antiquity. In terms of administration, <entity_2> first gained a foothold in <entity_1> through the signing of various pacts and agreements in the late 19th century with the ruling Somali Majeerteen Sultanate and Sultanate of Hobyo, led by King Osman Mahamuud and Sultan Yusuf Ali Kenadid, respectively. Although most Italian Somalis left the territory after independence, <entity_1>'s relations with <entity_2> remained strong in the following years and through the ensuing civil war period. The election was welcomed by the Italian authorities, who re-affirmed <entity_2>'s continued support for <entity_1>'s government, its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
['bilateral relation']