Ethiopia and Somalia will hold further technical negotiations on the Ankara Declaration in March 2025. The discussions aim to facilitate Ethiopia’s access to maritime resources while respecting Somalia’s territorial integrity, following an initial meeting in Ankara in February 2025. Türkiye is facilitating these dialogue efforts amid past diplomatic tensions between the nations.
Ethiopia and Somalia have scheduled their next round of technical negotiations regarding the Ankara Declaration for March 2025, building on discussions initiated on February 17 in Ankara, Türkiye. Following these meetings, both nations expressed their dedication to actualizing the declaration’s principles and focused on collaborative efforts for sustainable development. Türkiye’s role in facilitating these discussions remains pivotal as they prepare for the upcoming negotiations.
The arrangement seeks to enhance Ethiopia’s maritime access while promoting Somalia’s sovereign rights. The Ankara Declaration, signed in December 2024, aims to foster mutual respect and cooperation integral to both countries. Continued negotiations demonstrate the importance of diplomatic relations in the Horn of Africa amidst previous tensions regarding territorial sovereignty.
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