Somaliland and Ethiopian leaders’ talks focus on trade and observer status at Igad and AU

President  AhmedSilanyo  and Prime minster Hailemariam will meet on Saturday in Addisababa .

Their talks will focus on trade and Somaliland quest for observer status at Igad and AU. Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullahi Omar told The Reporter that the Ethiopian government had assured the somaliland government that it will work with it in order Somaliland gets recognition.

“We are pleased with the Ethiopian government in promoting our interest. Ethiopia is working on economy, diplomacy and security issues that we expect will help us to achieve our final goal, which is full diplomatic recognition,” he said. “That has not been achieved so far but we are working on it. The Ethiopian government is in support of that and we are very satisfied to that.”

The Somaliland Foreign Minister appreciated the close relationship that his country has enjoyed with Ethiopia so far. He said that Ethiopia is a strategic country in achieving his country’s international recognition. He added the Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamud Ahmud will discuss issues of recognition and bilateral relations with Prime Minister Halimermariam .The two parties are working closely on issues related to security, peace, trade and communications.

Abdirahman  Bidhan  bcfm radio  93.2fm   Bristol UK