After a yr of rigidity over Ethiopia’s controversial settlement with Somaliland for sea entry, Ethiopia and Somalia are taking steps to fix relations. Lately, Ethiopian Protection Minister Aisha Mohamed visited Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, to satisfy with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and ship a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Following their assembly, Ethiopia’s Ministry of International Affairs mentioned that each nations had pledged to cooperate on the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). In a separate assertion, Somalia’s Ministry of International Affairs mentioned that Mogadishu is contemplating Ethiopia’s request to contribute troops to the AUSSOM mission. Talks additionally centered on growing diplomatic exchanges, with Somali leaders anticipated to go to Addis Ababa quickly. The reconciliation follows the Ankara Settlement, brokered by Turkey, and marks a shift after Somalia threatened to expel Ethiopian troops over the Somaliland memorandum of understanding.
Supply: VOA