Addis Ababa, January 3, 2024 (Addis Walta) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia held briefing session with heads of diplomatic missions stationed in Addis Ababa on the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Partnership and Cooperation between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Somaliland on 01 January 2023.
In his briefing, the National Security Advisor of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Redwan Hussein stated that the MoU enables Ethiopia to diversify its options regarding access to the sea and ports.
Ethiopia will have an important in role peace and security of the region in tandem with ensuring its survival.
The Minister of Justice, Gedion Temothewos (Ph.D.) on his behalf pointed out that the MoU goes beyond just access to the sea and port, it includes wider areas of cooperation such as trade, investment, technology, agriculture, and tourism.
Advisor of the Prime Minister on Foreign Policy, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie, on his part underscored that Ethiopia advocates peaceful means and win-win principles in accessing the sea and gain ports, according to MFA of Ethiopia.