Ethiopia and Somalia Initiate Technical Talks in Turkey to Resolve Dispute
Ethiopia and Somalia have conducted their first round of technical talks in Ankara, Turkey, to address a dispute stemming from Ethiopia’s maritime agreement with Somaliland. Turkey is mediating these discussions to mitigate rising tensions in the region. The next round of talks is scheduled for March.
In Ankara, Turkey, high-ranking diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia have engaged in initial technical discussions aimed at settling a dispute arising from a recent agreement involving Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. This diplomatic effort is part of Turkey’s mediating role amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region that has been fraught with potential conflict. The discord was intensified when Ethiopia agreed to lease a segment of Somaliland’s coastline for the establishment of a naval base, simultaneously positioning itself as the first nation to officially recognize Somaliland’s independence. The follow-up round of talks is scheduled for March.
The initial technical talks between Ethiopia and Somalia, facilitated by Turkey, aim to address tensions resulting from Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland and its lease of coastline for a marine facility. The planned subsequent discussions in March underscore the importance of diplomatic mediation in alleviating regional conflicts. A resolution remains critical for stability in the Horn of Africa.
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