The international community has commended the agreement signed between Ethiopia and Somalia, with many hoping the deal will put an end to the tensions that have marred relations between the two countries for a full year.
The agreement, facilitated by the Turkish government, entails a pledge from Ethiopia to respect Somalia’s territorial sovereignty while the latter has agreed to provide sea access for landlocked Ethiopia. The two countries are set to begin technical negotiations in February 2025, with hopes of reaching a full agreement by June.
The Ankara Declaration had implied Mogadishu’s approval towards the participation of Ethiopian troops in the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
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