Puntland State and Somali Region of Ethiopia Sign Security and Trade Pact

[Deeq A.]

A joint communiqué issued by Puntland State and the Somali Regional State (DDS) stated that the meeting had focused on strengthening security collaboration between the neighbouring regions of Mudug and Doollo.

Galkayo (PP News Desk) — Officials from Puntland State of Somalia and the Somali Region of Ethiopia (DDS) held a meeting earlier this week in Warder, the administrative capital of the Doollo region, and signed an agreement on security and economic cooperation.

A joint communiqué issued by Puntland State and the Somali Regional State (DDS) stated that the meeting had focused on strengthening security collaboration between the neighbouring regions of Mudug and Doollo, which share an inter-state border. Discussions included cooperation in the apprehension of criminals, thieves and smugglers, as well as the rendition of offenders and the recovery of vehicles involved in criminal activities or drug trafficking.

The communique in Somali language.

“The meeting addressed enhancing security and trade between the two regions. It comes at a time when the Puntland government has abolished vehicle taxes on goods transported from Ethiopia. The aim is to boost trade relations between the regions and reinforce the fight against terrorism, smuggling, human trafficking and other crimes that threaten both regions,” the communiqué stated.

Ethiopia has provided training to contingents of anti-terrorism forces from Puntland State of Somalia.

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