Somalia: Ethiopian diplomat defend sea MoU with SomalilandMOGADISHU, Somalia - The Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland will only focus on business rather than the annexation of Somalia, two top envoys have insisted, arguing that Ethiopia is keen to bolster good relations with neighbouring countries. Ethiopia has been carrying out various activities in areas of road, electricity, and trade to strengthen ties with neighboring countries, he said. The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland is not different from this venture, except for the fact that this partnership is for access to the sea, the envoy told ENA. Ethiopia's Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed said on his part that despite some challenges Ethiopia and Somalia have enjoyed excellent relations in various areas of cooperationThe MoU Ethiopia signed with Somaliland is not to harm anyone but to develop together on the principle of win-win principle, he said. The ambassador maintained that Ethiopia has been a key ally in the fight against Al-Shabaab militants within Somalia.

Source: Ethiopian News February 06, 2024 14:09 UTC