MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s authorities is about to carry talks with Ethiopia in conferences anticipated to be hosted by Turkey amid rising tensions over Addis Ababa’s sea entry take care of the break-away area of Somaliland, Caasimada On-line information web site reported on Saturday.
Somali authorities is reported to have pivoted its stance in talks with Ethiopia, reversing its earlier insistence that negotiations would solely start if Addis Ababa canceled its memorandum of understanding with Somaliland.
The shift is also observed in a speech delivered by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud final week wherein he said that his authorities will not be keen to disclaim Ethiopia an entry to the ocean.
A delegation led by International Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi is anticipated to symbolize the Somali authorities within the upcoming talks set to start Ankara.
Somali authorities are planning to grant Ethiopia entry to the port of Hobyo in Galmudug state if Ethiopia retracts its settlement with Somaliland, although Addis Ababa has just lately denied rumors circulating on social media that it intends to cancel the deal.
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