ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HornPost) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday for an official visit following an invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos and senior federal government officials welcomed Irro and his delegation at Bole International Airport.
The reception included official honours. After the ceremony, the president and his delegation spent time in the airport’s VIP lounge before proceeding to their official residence in Addis Ababa.
Somaliland and Ethiopia to Discuss Regional Cooperation
During the visit, Irro is expected to hold talks with Abiy and other senior Ethiopian officials.
The discussions are expected to cover regional cooperation, economic relations and security. Both sides are also expected to address ways to strengthen ties between the neighbouring administrations.
Somaliland and Ethiopia share important interests in trade, regional stability and security. Therefore, closer cooperation could have implications for economic links and wider regional relations in the Horn of Africa.
High-Level Delegation Accompanies Irro
The Somaliland delegation includes senior military and intelligence officials, cabinet members and representatives of the ruling Waddani party.
Among those accompanying the president are National Army Commander Brig. Gen. Nim’an Yusuf Osman and National Intelligence Service Commander Jama Mahmoud Egal Mohamed.
The visit comes amid continued engagement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on issues of mutual interest. Its outcome may help shape future cooperation on trade, security and regional affairs.
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