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 take care of Somaliland, a breakaway area of Somalia.
The discussions, mediated by Turkey, come after earlier negotiations failed to achieve an settlement on the contentious difficulty of Ethiopia’s entry to the ocean by way of Somaliland, which has declared independence however will not be internationally acknowledged.
Ethiopia, looking for dependable sea entry since Eritrea’s secession in 1993, signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, sparking outrage in Somalia over sovereignty issues.
Regardless of the stalemate, each nations expressed a dedication to a peaceable decision by way of dialogue, with Turkey taking part in a pivotal function 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.
