12
Aug
Ethiopia and Somalia have commenced their second round of negotiations in Ankara, Turkey, in an effort to resolve tensions between the two nations regarding port access. The discussions follow heightened diplomatic strain over Ethiopia’s recent agreement with the self-declared state of Somaliland. Last Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, discussing the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Emphasizing the importance of cooperation between Turkey and Somalia, Erdoğan reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to facilitating a peaceful resolution to the dispute. The Turkish Communications Directorate posted on…