Does this mean that Somaliland is recognized by Ethiopia?
Did Ethiopia recognize Somaliland, answered an interview given by Deutsche Welle in Africa policy, Senior Diplomat Abdullahi Mohamed Duale
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Addis Ababa (ANN)-Somaliland, which is self-governing and part of the government of the Republic of Somalia, has announced that the Ethiopian government has taken over the building of its diplomatic mission in Ethiopia. Ambassador Abdullahi Mohamed, Somaliland’s special envoy to the African Union and IGAD, confirmed to Deutsche Welle that the stone-laying is true.
As mentioned in the report released in the Live TV Broadcast section of
Deutsche Welle’s AFRIKA policy, published in Amharic, is titled,
“Development of relations between Ethiopia and Somaliland“.
Somaliland, which is self-governing, is not part of the government of the Republic of Somalia, and has announced that the Ethiopian government has taken over a site where it will build its diplomatic office in Ethiopia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Dr. Essa Kayd,, “has laid the foundation stone for the future embassy of the Republic of Somaliland in Addis Ababa,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Autonomous Region of Somaliland published on the X Twitter page. according to the report.
Ambassador Abdullahi Mohamed Duale, Somaliland’s special envoy to the African Union and IGAD, confirmed to Deutsche Welle that the stone-laying is true.
A picture showing Somaliland officials throwing stones was released, But Deutsche Welle Television noted that efforts to seek the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this regard have not yet received any response.
Somaliland has announced that it has received land for the mission from the Ethiopian government, Somalia claims that it is an indispensable part of its independent land, although it believes that Somaliland is self-governing. Based on the memorandum of understanding signed with Ethiopia, it has greatly strengthened the relationship between Ethiopia and Somaliland, and is creating a new alliance in the region.
Somaliland, which has not received recognition from any other country, announced yesterday that it has generously donated land to the Ethiopian government that it wants to build in Ethiopia. This issue is said to be a major step forward in strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides.
Somaliland’s special envoy to the African Union and IGAD, Ambassador Abdullahi Mohamed confirmed this in an interview he gave to Deutsche Welle today. Although there is no news about this from the Ethiopian government.
“Like the other missions in Ethiopia, we got the land We were given the land to carry out the Somaliland mission in Ethiopia. We already have a good job here. We have many employees. Ethiopia is also doing a great job in Hargeisa,” he said
According to the report of the senior diplomat, Abdullahi Mohamed Duale, the official said that the agreement signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1, 2024, is a great opportunity for all countries in the region if it is the security aspects. development, regional integration and regional development.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Essa Kayd, and I who are the special envoy of the African Union and IGAD in charge of Somaliland, we laid the first stone when we will build the mission we came to Ethiopia. Indeed, Addis Ababa is the heart and center of the African Union, and it is also for the African Union. therefore, as far as it is concerned, the materials for this work, and we will allocate a budget soon. Sooner or later you will see Somaliland’s vision at the heart of Addis Ababa, said Ambassador Duale Mohamed.
Does this mean that Somaliland is recognized by Ethiopia?
So does that mean that Somaliland has officially recognized the Ethiopian government? “
“I did not say that, Somaliland has not yet recognized Ethiopia, but like African countries, we hope for the recognition of Somaliland and the agreement includes the sea gate, recognition. And we are working on those issues.”
Ambassador Abdullahi noted that an alliance led by Egypt is being established in the region, and he said, “Why did Egypt suddenly become friends with Somalia and invade it?” He said that is everyone’s question.
Our efforts to get an answer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia have not received any response so far. It was said, the report, noting that the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the current president, Taye Atsik Selassie, recently announced that Ethiopia is pushing for a peaceful end to the conflict with Somalia in order to protect its interests. nation, and at the same time they don’t want “chaos to jump over the border”.
Written by Arraale M. Jama, a freelance journalist and human rights activist.
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