Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The first Ethiopia-Somalia Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting kicked off in Mogadishu today, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen is participating at the Ethiopia-Somalia Ministerial Commission Meeting, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Meles Alem said.
During the meeting, the performance of the bilateral agreements between the two countries will be thoroughly reviewed, he said.
Moreover, he added that the meeting will contribute to further elevating the long-standing diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Somalia in multifaceted spheres.
Agreements in areas of trade and defense are also expected to be signed, Meles said.
On the other hand, Ethiopia has finalized preparations to actively participate at the 78th UN General Assembly in New York and the G-77 plus China Summit in Havana.
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