Turkey says Ethiopia, Somalia reach deal to end Somaliland dispute
The Turkish-mediated progress came as the three countries' leaders met in Ankara.
ANKARA — Ethiopia and Somalia on Wednesday agreed to reduce tensions between the two Horn of Africa countries caused by a controversial deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who hosted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as part of Ankara’s mediation role between the two countries, described the reconciliation as “historic.”
“By overcoming misunderstandings and grievances, we have taken the first step toward a new beginning based on peace and cooperation between Somalia and Ethiopia,” Erdogan said in a joint press briefing after the talks in Ankara.
“I sincerely congratulate my dear brothers for reaching this historic reconciliation,” he added.
