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Ankara Declaration by Ethiopia & Somalia: Statement by U.S.

The United States expresses its support for the Ankara Declaration made on December 11, 2024, between Ethiopia and Somalia, which emphasizes sovereignty, unity, and cooperation. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken acknowledges Türkiye's role in facilitating this agreement. The U.S. promotes technical negotiations to ensure Ethiopia's secure access to the sea while honoring Somalia's territorial integrity. The statement highlights the importance of ongoing dialogue for stability and economic benefits in the region. The U.S. encourages enhanced collaboration between the nations, particularly in addressing mutual security challenges like al-Shabaab, and commits to maintaining strong bilateral relations.

advtanmoy 16/12/2024 1 minute read

The United States Welcomes the Ankara Declaration by Ethiopia and Somalia

Press Statement
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
December 12, 2024

The United States welcomes the December 11 Declaration between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia reaffirming each country’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity and advancing cooperation on shared interests. We appreciate the leadership of Türkiye in facilitating this Declaration. We look forward to technical negotiations to permit Ethiopia to enjoy reliable, secure, and sustainable access to the sea for mutual economic benefit while respecting Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Ongoing dialogue and engagement are essential for a stable and prosperous future for Ethiopia and Somalia. We encourage Ethiopia and Somalia to intensify their cooperation on mutual security interests, particularly the fight against al-Shabaab, and look forward to continuing our close bilateral cooperation with both nations.

The United States Welcomes the Ankara Declaration by Ethiopia and Somalia

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