PasserBy Posted October 21, 2010 Foreign Affairs Minister Confers with Somaliland Foreign Minister Addis Ababa, October 21, 2010 (Addis Ababa) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Desalegn Hailemariam said Ethiopia would work together with Somaliland Administration in the areas of security and economy. While conferring with Foreign Affairs Minister of Somaliland, Mohammed Oumar here on Thursday, Desalegn said Ethiopia is desirous to work with Somaliland in the stated areas. He expressed appreciation to the measures taken by the Somaliland Administration on the terrorist attack attempted by the faction of the ****** National Liberation Front (ONLF) recently. Appropriate anti-terrorist measures should further be strengthened, he said. Desalegn said Ethiopia gives high regard to the efforts mobilized by the Somaliland to restore peace and stability in the region, according to a Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mohammed said on his part Somaliland has friendly relations with Ethiopia and it would be further strengthened. He underlined the importance of the peace accord signed between the Ethiopian government and ONLF. Mohammed said the agreement would close the room for Eritrea which is bent on destabilizing the peace and stability of the Horn of Africa. He expressed concern over piracy being perpetrated in Southern Somali and stressed the need that countries in the region should work together to address the problem. The two officials had also exchanged views on wide ranging issues including ways of fighting terrorism. ---END--- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
