(31-12-23) ADIS ABABA (Halqabsi News) — President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland arrived on Sunday in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, for an official visit, signifying a moment in the region’s diplomatic landscape.
Greeted warmly at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, President Abdi was welcomed by Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, alongside other high-ranking officials. This reception underscores the importance Ethiopia places on its relations with Somaliland.
The visit is poised to feature high-level discussions with various Ethiopian government dignitaries. Key on the agenda are regional and bilateral issues, highlighting Somaliland’s strategic role in the Horn of Africa.
This diplomatic engagement follows closely on the heels of a preliminary agreement brokered a few days prior, involving Djibouti, Somalia, and Somaliland. The agreement aims to rekindle dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland, marking a significant step towards regional stability and cooperation.
President Abdi’s visit to Ethiopia not only reinforces the existing ties between the two territories but also symbolises a broader commitment to peace and collaboration in the region. The outcomes of these meetings are eagerly awaited, with the potential to shape the geopolitical dynamics of the Horn of Africa.
Halqabsi News
