The first phase of the talks between Somalia and Ethiopia was concluded in the city of Ankara, Turkey, without any agreement reached on the dispute between the two countries on maritime issues.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Taye Aske Selassie and his Somalia counterpart, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, have agreed to meet again in Ankara, to hold the second phase of mediation talks that Turkey is mediated by.
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Information received from the conference says that Ethiopia has rejected Somalia’s proposal that Ethiopia cancel the maritime agreement it entered with Hargeisa administration northern Somalia.
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“The ministers agreed to meet in Ankara to hold the second round of talks on September 2, 2024,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at a press conference after the first round of talks yesterday. Ankara.
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In a statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was said, “The Ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia reiterated their commitment to a peaceful end to the conflict, and expressed their gratitude for Turkey’s facilitation, as well as its efforts.” practical.”
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Also, she highlighted that Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to continue the ongoing dialogue, to ensure stability in the region.
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The conflict between the two countries started when Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Hargeisa administration northern Somalia on January 1, 2024, in which it is known that Ethiopia will receive 20 kilometres of coastal land, while Ethiopia will recognize Somaliland’s administration.