Addis Ababa, December 24, 2024 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment for swift implementation of the Ankara Declaration for stronger bilateral ties, as emphasized by State Ministers of Foreign Affairs during a meeting in Addis Ababa.
Recall that delegation of Somalia, led by the Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, has arrived in Addis Ababa for official visit to strengthen Ankara Declaration commitment which was entered on December 11 by the leaders of the two countries.
During today’s gathering, Ethiopia’s delegation was headed by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, while Somalia’s team was headed by Ali Mohamed Omar, the country’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
On the occasion, Ambassador Mesganu emphasized that the peoples of Ethiopia and Somalia share inseparable opportunities for mutual prosperity. He stressed the importance of the two countries working collaboratively to address challenges and seeking solutions through dialogue and cooperation.
Ambassador Mesganu also acknowledged Ethiopia’s considerable sacrifices to ensure peace in Somalia.
The State Minister further reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to the implementation of the Ankara Declaration. He highlighted that strengthening the partnership between the two countries is essential for ensuring long-term peace, stability, and development in the region.
Ali Mohamed Omar of Somalia, for his part, reiterated his country’s commitment to the swift implementation of the Ankara Declaration.
He noted that his presence in Addis Ababa underscores Somalia’s readiness to uphold the agreement, emphasizing the Somali government’s commitment to strengthening peace and promoting mutual development through partnership with Ethiopia.
In a joint press briefing following the talks, the two state ministers affirmed their resolve to continue the ongoing dialogue, and work more closely on bilateral and regional issues of common interest.