As per the agreements reached on 08 July 2018 between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Isaias Afewerki Ethiopia and Eritrea signed MoUs, among others, on the commencement of flights that have been defunct twelve years ago, the utilization of sea port and the re-opening of embassies in each others’ capitals today (09 July 2018).
The five major pillars included in this Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship includes; (1)The cessation of the state of war; (2) Close cooperation in the political,economic,social,cultural & security fields; (3)The resumption of trade, economic&diplomatic ties; (4) The implementation of the boundary decision and; (5) Collaboration on the maintenance of regional peace and security
The signing of the MoUs on these areas is expected to enhance the partnership.According to Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Statement.
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