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Somali president: Ethiopia can access our port, but must negotiate

Somali president: Ethiopia can access our port, but must negotiate

Summary

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that Somalia and Ethiopia have good relations. However, he emphasized that Ethiopia has not yet officially come to Somalia to negotiate access to Somali sea ports.

Key Facts

  • Somalia and Ethiopia have generally positive relations.
  • Ethiopia wants access to Somali sea ports.
  • Ethiopia has not yet formally asked Somalia for permission to use these ports.
  • Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is waiting for Ethiopia to come to Mogadishu to negotiate.
  • The issue involves official discussions about port access rights.
  • Control and use of sea ports are important for landlocked Ethiopia’s trade.
  • Somalia controls the ports, and any access needs Somali approval.
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