Somaliland President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), received Ethiopia’s top envoy to Somaliland, Ambassador Teshome Shunde Hamito, at the presidential palace in Hargeisa where the two sides engaged in bilateral talks.
During the meeting, held on 6 May, the two sides discussed steps in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
President Irro was joined by Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan.
According to the local media Horn Diplomat, during their discussions, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and highlighted the value of regular and constructive dialogue.
They explored key areas of mutual interest, including travel facilitation and the movement of people across their shared border. They also discussed ways of promoting peaceful and productive relations between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
This engagement comes in the wake of President Irro’s Annual State of the Nation Address to Parliament, in which he announced preparations for upcoming official state visits to Ethiopia. These visits are intended to broaden cooperation and foster deeper regional dialogue.
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