Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia met in Addis Ababa today, reaffirming their nations’ commitment to regional stability, economic cooperation, and security.
The high-level discussions resulted in a joint communiqué detailing their shared vision for stronger bilateral ties.
The two leaders agreed to restore full diplomatic representation and emphasized the importance of closer collaboration in regional and international platforms. “They agreed to restore and enhance their bilateral relations through full diplomatic representation in their respective capitals,” the statement noted.
On regional stability, the communiqué highlighted the need for mutual trust and collaboration, stating, “The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence, and respect.”
Addressing security concerns, the leaders stressed the evolving threat posed by extremist groups and committed to joint efforts to bolster peace. “The leaders agreed to instruct their respective security agencies to bolster cooperation in promoting peace and stability in the region,” the document read.
Economic cooperation was also a major focus of the talks, with both countries pledging to intensify trade and investment. The statement emphasized, “The leaders underlined the importance of intensifying economic cooperation, trade, and investment between the two countries.”
Concluding their discussions, both leaders reiterated their commitment to the Ankara Declaration, describing it as a symbol of “the spirit of friendship and solidarity that animates the Declaration.”
