Qatar's Sheikh Tamim Engages Somali and Ethiopian Leaders Amid Red Sea Deal Dispute"MOGADISHU, Somalia - The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently held separate phone conversations with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed amid escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. The discussions were centered around a controversial deal that Ethiopia reached with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, which granted Ethiopia access to the Red Sea. During the phone talks, Sheikh Tamim emphasized the importance of resolving the dispute through dialogue and peaceful means. The emir's conversations with the Somali and Ethiopian leaders come at a critical time, as the dispute over the Red Sea deal threatens to further destabilize an already volatile region. Sheikh Tamim's phone talks with President Hassan Sheikh and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are seen as part of Qatar's efforts to defuse tensions and promote dialogue between the two countries.

Source: Ethiopian News June 13, 2024 11:48 UTC