Source: Xinhua| 2018-09-06 21:00:42|Editor: xuxinVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia on Thursday reopened its embassy in the Eritrean capital Asmara as the two Horn of Africa countries embark on strengthening ties after the two nations' long-time rivalry ended. After 20 years of hostility, Ethiopia and Eritrea resumed diplomatic relations recently. Amid the easing tensions, telecom services between the two countries have resumed, embassies resumed diplomatic relations, and agreements were made to strengthen economic ties. The two countries' flag carriers - Ethiopian Airlines and Eritrean Airlines - have also started flights to Asmara and Addis Ababa respectively. In addition to diplomatic relations, Ethiopia and Eritrea are also undertaking steps to strengthen cultural and people-to-people links between the two countries.

Source: Ethiopian News September 06, 2018 12:56 UTC