President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared that Somalia will not engage in discussions regarding Ethiopia’s access to the sea until Ethiopia formally recognizes Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This statement came during a televised address on Saturday, where President Mohamud provided insights into the collapse of the recent Ankara talks.<\/p>\n
In his speech, President Mohamud accused Ethiopia of failing to acknowledge Somalia as an independent neighboring country, a stance he claimed was the primary reason behind the breakdown of the negotiations mediated by Turkey. The Ankara talks were aimed at resolving regional tensions and exploring potential cooperation between the two nations.<\/p>\n
“Ethiopia’s refusal to recognize Somalia’s sovereignty has been a significant obstacle,” President Mohamud stated, emphasizing that Somalia’s position on this issue remains firm. He reiterated that any discussions on sea access or other bilateral matters would only proceed once Ethiopia affirms Somalia’s independence and respects its territorial boundaries.<\/p>\n
Ethiopia has yet to officially respond to President Mohamud’s remarks. However, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nebiyu Tedla recently indicated that Ethiopia remains “committed to advancing its legal and peaceful quest for access to the sea.” The situation continues to develop as both nations navigate this complex diplomatic challenge.<\/p>\n
The Turkey-brokered talks in Ankara intended to address regional tensions created by contentious MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland, and explore cooperation between the two nations, ended without agreement and second phase is scheduled for 17th September this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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