The resolution of the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia through the mediation and support of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a reflection of confidence in Turkey.
This is the Foreign Minister of Turkey Hakan Fidan wrote on the social network X, commenting on the Ankarin declaration signed the day before between Somalia and Ethiopia through the mediation of the Turkish leader.
The Minister noted the completion of an important stage on the way to resolving long -standing disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia. “Thanks to the diplomatic efforts that were taken for eight months, and our president Mr. Recep Tyipu Erdogan, who personally led the process, Turkey initiated a historical step that will contribute to stability, peace and prosperity on the African continent,” the head of Turkish diplomacy wrote.
According to Fidan, throughout the process, the Turkish side took into account the moments scrupulous for the parties, their priorities and expectations. “With the participation of both countries, we received the text of the Ankarin Declaration with which they agreed,” said the head of the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
A joint declaration, focused on the future, and not on the past, determines the principles on which two friendly countries will build their cooperation, Fidan noted.
“Trust for Turkey and the agreement reached are a vivid manifestation of Turkey understanding by Turkey, which provides fair and stable decisions,” the diplomat emphasized.
Fidan thanked Somalia and Ethiopia for confidence in the mediation of Turkey and a constructive approach. “And from now on we will continue to support the promotion of the process and strengthen cooperation between the parties,” the minister said.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the day before held a tripartite meeting with Somali President Sheikh Mahmud and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, following which a historical joint declaration was signed.
Trilateral meeting was preceded by bilateral negotiations between the Turkish leader with high -ranking guests.
The organization of meetings in various formats, which was attended by both Erdogan and the Foreign Minister of Turkey Hakan Fidan, were given increased attention.
Following the results of almost seven-hour negotiations, the leaders of the three countries held a joint press conference, at which they declared the world community about the signing of the Ankarinsky Declaration between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia with the assistance of the Turkish Republic. “