During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the matters of mutual interests including bilateral cooperation in the area of maritime and regional security. He highlighted the role of the FDR Ethiopia in ensuring regional security by immensely contributing to the fight against terrorism. On the occasion, the Ambassador said the FDR Ethiopia had recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland that completely aligned with the international rules. On the other hand, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf acknowledged the role played by Ethiopia in regional integration through multiple initiatives. He congratulated the Government of the FDR Ethiopia on holding the AU summit successfully.

Source: Ethiopian News February 28, 2024 16:55 UTC