Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, emphasized the continued collaborative efforts between Ethiopia and Somalia to realize shared development and peace.

This reaffirmation comes as a high-level Somali delegation concludes a working visit to Ethiopia, focused on bolstering bilateral relations in the wake of the Ankara Agreement.

Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Misganu Arga reiterated Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to fully implement the Ankara Declaration.

A Somali delegation, led by State Minister Ali Omar, engaged in discussions with Ambassador Misganu Arga, marking the first such visit since the signing of the Ankara Agreement. The discussions centered on mechanisms for translating the accord into tangible progress.

State Minister Omar characterized the discussions with Ambassador Misganu as “fruitful,” emphasizing the importance of this initial visit following the Ankara agreement, stating, “…it is time now to look forward and not backward to overcome those historical issues and move forward.”