Brigadier General Niman Yusuf Osman, the Commander of the Somaliland National Army, and H.E. Teshome Shunde, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Somaliland, along with the Ethiopian Defense Attaché, held a crucial meeting on Friday.
Their meeting underscores the importance of fostering bilateral relations, particularly in the realm of security cooperation.
Somaliland, a self-declared independent region that is internationally recognized as part of Somalia, has long sought to establish itself as a stable and secure entity in the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopia, as a neighboring country with significant influence in the region, has a vested interest in maintaining stability along its borders and in the broader region.
The discussions focused on areas such as intelligence sharing, joint training exercises, and coordinated efforts to combat common security threats, including terrorism, arms smuggling, and human trafficking.
Enhanced security cooperation between Somaliland and Ethiopia could contribute to greater regional stability, which is crucial for economic development and political progress.
This meeting also highlights Somaliland’s ongoing efforts to engage with international partners and strengthen its position as a de facto state, despite the lack of formal recognition from the international community.
For Ethiopia, such engagements are part of its broader strategy to maintain influence and stability in the Horn of Africa, a region that is often plagued by conflict and political instability.
Overall, the meeting at the Somaliland Army Headquarters represents a step towards deeper collaboration between Somaliland and Ethiopia, with the potential to yield positive outcomes for both parties in terms of security and regional stability.
