Tuesday December 31, 2024
Pakistan on Monday expressed its support for the Ankara Declaration that would resolve the misunderstandings between Ethiopia and Somalia.
In its press release sent to ENA, Ethiopia’s embassy in Islamabad stated that the Ankara Declaration came under discussion during a meeting held today.
According to the embassy, the discussion conducted was between Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Turkmenistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, Jemal Beker and, Additional Secretary (Africa) for the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan.
During the meeting, Ambassador Jemal praised the crucial role played by the Türkiye in mediating the dialogue between the two sisterly countries for resolving their differences which would further integrate the region and ensure regional peace, prosperity and development.
He added that the Ankara Declaration is a manifestation of the comprehensive foreign policy reforms undertaken by the Government of Ethiopia, which gives top priority and focus to its neighboring countries to integrate the region by ensuring lasting peace and sustainable development.
The Ambassador said the declaration is based on a win-win scenario and aimed at accomplishing peace and stability in the region, and providing Ethiopia an access to sea as enshrined in the international laws.
Ethiopia has rendered numerous sacrifices for global peace by consistently participating in the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in the region and beyond, the Jemal further remarked.
On his part, Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan commended the Ankara Declaration as a crucial initiative for regional peace, stability and development.
The dialogue is the only solution for all the problems, he said while acknowledging the pivotal role played by Ethiopia in regional peace and stability.
During the meeting, both sides also reviewed the full spectrum of the relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan, and also discussed future initiatives for further strengthening their bilateral ties including the Single Country Exhibition scheduled for May, 2025 in Addis Ababa.