ANKARA, Turkey — Somalia and Ethiopia have scheduled a 3rd spherical of talks to be held in Ankara on September 17, following an inconclusive second spherical aimed toward resolving their dispute over Ethiopia’s cope with Somaliland, a breakaway area of Somalia.
The discussions, mediated by Turkey, come after earlier negotiations failed to achieve an settlement on the contentious problem of Ethiopia’s entry to the ocean via Somaliland, which has declared independence however isn’t internationally acknowledged.
Ethiopia, in search of dependable sea entry since Eritrea’s secession in 1993, signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, sparking outrage in Somalia over sovereignty considerations.
Regardless of the stalemate, each nations expressed a dedication to a peaceable decision via dialogue, with Turkey taking part in a pivotal position in facilitating these talks.
The upcoming spherical of negotiations will concentrate on discovering a “sustainable and viable” resolution, emphasizing the complexity of the problems at hand and the potential implications for regional stability within the Horn of Africa.
