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No talks with Ethiopia until MoU retraction- Somali President
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    Tuesday January 30, 2024

    Roma (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reiterated that Somalia will not engage in mediation talks with Ethiopia until Addis Ababa retracts from the illegal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland on January 1.

    President Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the Italy-Africa summit in Rome.

    The Director of Communications at the Somali Presidential Palace, Abdulkadir Ali Dige, stated on Sunday, "There are no plans for any mediation meetings with Ethiopia, neither in Italy nor in any other location."

    He emphasized that this position aligns with Somalia's stance that there is no room for mediation unless Ethiopia retracts its illegal MoU and reaffirms Somalia's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

    While the Ethiopian government did not announce plans for a meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Rome, weeks ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister sought a meeting with Somali President. However, President Mohamud declined the meeting.

    The MoU, allowing Ethiopia access to the Red Sea port of Berbera, has raised significant concerns over regional stability and security. Somalia has vehemently opposed this agreement, declaring it null and void, and has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia.

     





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