Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Visit to Mogadishu Signals Strengthened Ties Between Somalia and Ethiopia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday for important talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a significant shift in the diplomatic relations between the two nations after months of tension.
Upon his arrival at Aden Adde International Airport, Prime Minister Abiy was warmly received by President Mohamud, with Somali authorities implementing heightened security measures, including temporarily closing key roads and suspending airport traffic for safety.
The leaders are set to focus on strengthening security cooperation and fostering economic collaboration between Somalia and Ethiopia. Somali Minister of Information, Da’uud Aweys Jama, emphasized that the visit reflects the growing reconciliation between the two countries and highlights a shift toward mutual cooperation and economic development. “This visit signifies a commitment to a relationship based on shared interests,” said Aweys.
The visit also coincides with Ethiopia’s formal inclusion in the African Union’s Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This week, Somalia and Ethiopia signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), officially placing Ethiopian troops operating in Somalia under the oversight of the Somali federal government. This agreement ensures Ethiopian forces continue their counterterrorism operations against al-Shabaab in close cooperation with Somali security forces and the African Union.
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