HARGEISA , SNA : Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reassures that Ethiopia seeks peaceful relations with Somalia, downplaying concerns about a potential war over a naval port.
Abiy addresses fears of conflict with Somalia, emphasizing Ethiopia's commitment to peace and highlighting the historical contributions of Ethiopian troops in Somalia for regional stability.
Ethiopia's recent memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, reportedly involving recognition in exchange for a naval port, sparks tensions with Somalia, leading Abiy to clarify Ethiopia's peaceful intentions.
Abiy acknowledges the importance of a prosperous Somalia for Ethiopia and expresses a desire for strong bilateral relations rather than conflict.
Abiy acknowledges the importance of a prosperous Somalia for Ethiopia and expresses a desire for strong bilateral relations rather than conflict.
In addition to addressing Somalia concerns, Abiy attempts to allay Egyptian fears over the Blue Nile dam, emphasizing Ethiopia's willingness to share resources and hoping for reciprocal understanding.
The ongoing dispute over the mega dam continues as Ethiopia asserts its developmental needs while assuring downstream countries, Sudan and Egypt, of no adverse effects on their water supply.
The ongoing dispute over the mega dam continues as Ethiopia asserts its developmental needs while assuring downstream countries, Sudan and Egypt, of no adverse effects on their water supply.
Despite multiple rounds of negotiations, a comprehensive agreement on the dam's usage remains elusive, with talks ongoing as of the latest update in December.
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