EU commends declaration agreed between Ethiopia, Somalia

Addis Ababa, December 12, 2024 (FMC) – In an official statement communicated via its website, the European Union (EU) has welcomed the declaration agreed in Ankara on 11 December 2024 between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The “Ankara Declaration” was signed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia on December 11, 2024 in Ankara, under the auspices of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye.

In light of this development, several stakeholders, including IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) and the African Union Commission (AUC), have welcomed the agreement signed between the two nations.

In that regard, the Diplomatic Service of the European Union noted that this agreement reflects the importance of mutual respect and dialogue in de-escalating misunderstandings in the Horn of Africa.

In its statement, the European Union said it reiterates its support for the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of both countries pursuant to principles enshrined in international law.

The EU also recognized the role played by the Republic of Türkiye in achieving this agreement and said its stands ready to support further efforts by the parties involved, continuing our involvement in mediation efforts.