Somalia president arrives in Ethiopia for talks

By: MoDuale

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud begins a two-day official working visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Upon landing at Bole Airport, he was welcomed by Abiy Ahmed with a grand reception.

During the visit, The two leaders expressed the will and commitment to further strengthen relations between Ethiopia and Somalia, particularly focused on enabling a stable Horn Region. 

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed appreciation to Ethiopia for the sacrifices made to enable a better Somalia and highlighted the importance of collaboration to address common challenges faced by the two countries. 

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his part affirmed Ethiopia’s readiness to work at various levels with the new administration of the Federal Republic of Somalia, with particular emphasis to economic growth. He further reiterated that Ethiopia desires a stronger and stable Somalia which is useful for Ethiopia. 

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