Somalia remains neutral amid tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Somalia says it will remain neutral amid growing tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea and maintain relations with both countries. Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Xasan Maxamed Cali Nadaara told the BBC that Mogadishu refuses to take part in regional rivalries.
Somalia says it will remain neutral amid tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea and maintain relations with both countries, according to Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Xasan Maxamed Cali Nadaara, who spoke to the BBC. He described Mogadishu’s position as being based on peace and neutrality.
Somalia does not wish to take part in the escalation between its two neighbours, as fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa grow, the official said. He also cited the political, economic and security interests his country shares with states in the region.
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