Somalia and Ethiopia have signed a military pact enhancing cooperation between their national defense forces, signaling improved diplomatic relations and a shared commitment to respect sovereignty. The agreement was finalized during a visit by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu, following a history of diplomatic tensions due to Ethiopia’s engagement with Somaliland. The pact aims to strengthen security collaboration and regional stability.
Somalia and Ethiopia have expressed approval for a recent military agreement between the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). This deal marks a significant step towards collaboration based on mutual respect for each nation’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. General Odowaa Yusuf Rage of the SNA and Field Marshal Birhanu Jula’s meeting preceded a visit by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Mogadishu, where the agreement received endorsement from both parties.
The military pact between Somalia and Ethiopia signifies a warming of relations after previous tensions, primarily driven by Ethiopia’s interactions with Somaliland. The agreement aims to enhance security cooperation, fostering regional stability, while both nations reaffirm their historical ties and commitment to sovereignty.
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