Hargeisa (Halbeeg news) – The leader of Ethiopian Somali regional state, Mustafa Omer has held talks with the leader of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi in Hargeisa, northern Somalia.
Mustafa who was leading a delegation from his administration has arrived in Hargeisa this morning after he participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of Berbera corridor, a road linking Somaliland and Ethiopia.
The discussion of the two leaders focused on the relations between the regions in Somalia and Ethiopia and the strengthening of the security of the region.
After the meeting, President Mustafa lauded the improving relations between the regions.
“Somaliland and Somali regional state in Ethiopia have a long border which can be productive when used responsibly on both sides. The meeting between I and the president of Somaliland has focused on mutual interests and security of issues; we agreed to work hand in hand to avert the challenges affecting states,” he said.
He noted that he discussed with Somaliland leader on enhancing the trade relations between the two regions.
“I’m happy that we also agreed to work jointly in improving the trade between the regions and work on means to ease heavy taxes on goods from both sides,” the leader stated.
On his part Somaliland leader Muse, Bihi Abdi has appreciated the efforts of President Mustafa to strengthen to relations between the two regions.
He said the sides will collaborate on the security and development issues.
“We will find ways to improve trade and beef up the security of these two regions so that people from both sides can benefit from the progress of our efforts,” he said.
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