ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday spoke over the telephone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and mentioned bilateral ties, in addition to regional and international developments, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate stated.
Through the name, Erdogan stated relations between the 2 nations have been getting stronger on daily basis, the directorate stated on X.
Erdogan highlighted Ankara’s ongoing efforts to carry an finish to tensions between Ethiopia and neighboring Somalia, including that steps by Addis Ababa to deal with issues associated to Somali unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity would facilitate the method.
On Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip, Erdogan careworn that Tel Aviv continued to commit “genocide.” He stated Ethiopia’s assist for the Palestinian trigger and its stance on the facet of human conscience would contribute to worldwide efforts for lasting peace.
Ties between Ethiopia and Somalia have worsened since Ethiopia struck a take care of the breakaway area of Somaliland on Jan. 1.
Türkiye has been working to finish tensions between the 2 nations within the Horn of Africa.
An preliminary spherical of direct talks between the overseas ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia befell within the Turkish capital Ankara in early July. It resulted within the events agreeing to fulfill once more for a second spherical on Sept. 2.
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