Egypt expressed its full respect for the unity and sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia over its entire territory and its opposition to any actions that would undermine Somali sovereignty. It stressed that Somalia and its people have the exclusive right to benefit from their resources. Ahmed said that Ethiopia had not used the sea gate for years and that this understanding represented a breakthrough in Ethiopia’s history. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarded the agreement as a futile attempt and a deviation from reality. The European Union also insisted on respecting Somalia’s sovereignty.
