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Ethiopia, Eritrean FMs Appeal To All Stakeholders To Work Towards Peace, Stability Of Somalia

Addis Ababa,(FBC) – Ethiopian and Eritrean foreign ministers have appealed to all stakeholders to work towards the peace and stability of Somalia.

The two ministers paid an official visit to Mogadishu today, October 17, 2018.

The visit was part of heightened diplomatic cooperation between the three nations and the continuing dialogue process following the trilateral agreement signed by the leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia in Asmara, in September 2018.

During the visit, they paid a courtesy call on Mohammed Abdulahi Mohammed Farmajo, President of Somalia. The Ministers also held talks with Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre.

The leaders discussed progress on the trilateral agreement of joint cooperation in the economic, political and security fields and reaffirmed their continued commitment to contributing jointly to peace, stability and progress in the Horn of Africa.

They also considered the positive developments in the region since the signing of trilateral agreement, such as the reopening of borders between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the resumption of direct commercial flights to the capitals of the three countries.

In a joint press statement issued after the discussion, the foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Eritrea reaffirmed their firm support for the government and people of Somalia.

They also called upon the international community to stand united in support of the government of Somalia’s efforts in pursuing much needed reforms to foster Somali’s long-term recovery.

The foreign ministers further appealed to all stakeholders to work towards the peace and stability of Somalia.

Source: FANABC

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