Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Mogadishu, marking Abiy’s first visit since the Ankara Declaration. The leaders discussed enhancing peace, security, and bilateral relations in the Horn of Africa. Their meeting reflects a commitment to constructive dialogue and cooperation following a period of strained ties, bolstered by recent engagements.
On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Mogadishu, marking Abiy’s first visit to Somalia since the Ankara Declaration last December. The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhance peace and security while strengthening bilateral relations for the benefit of both nations and the broader Horn of Africa region, as outlined in a joint statement following their talks.
During their dialogue, the two leaders participated in a tête-à-tête meeting prior to deliberating on methods to bolster diplomatic, economic, and social cooperation. Abiy Ahmed’s visit is a continuation of recent engagements that aim to normalize relations between Somalia and Ethiopia, which had been strained for nearly a year until a deal facilitated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan restored dialogue.
The conversations on Thursday also highlighted the initiation of technical discussions in Türkiye’s capital, as previously agreed upon in the Ankara Declaration. This declaration resulted from discussions between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud under Erdogan’s guidance in December, symbolizing a significant step forward for the bilateral relationship between these two nations.
The recent meeting between Somali and Ethiopian leaders underscores a renewed commitment to promote peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. Their discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors reflect a positive trajectory in bilateral relations, facilitated by prior agreements such as the Ankara Declaration. This fostering of diplomatic goodwill bodes well for regional harmony and collaboration.
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