MOGADISHU( Halbeeg News)- Four political parties have expressed disapproval of president Farmajo’s call for lifting sanctions and arms embargo on Eritrea.
Issuing a joint statement the political parties of Daljir, Wadajir, Horusocod and Kulan stated that they shocked by the statement of Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo during his three day state visit to Eritrea.
“ We, the undersigned political parties of Wadajir, Daljir, Kulan and Horusocod are dismayed by H.E president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s call to lift sanctions on the state of Eritrea during his recent state visit to Asmara” the statement reads in a part.
The parties welcomed the resumption of relations between the two countries after more a decade but termed president Farmajo’s response as a rash without considering the damage it might cause the republic of Djibouti which has close ties with Somalia.
“ We enthusiastically welcome the overall thawing of relations among states in the Horn of Africa, we are deeply concerned about president Farmajo’s irresponsible and premature action at the expense of the republic of Djibouti which has been Somalia’s closest and most reliable ally”
They further said that the president let down the sacrifices of the people and government of Djibouti and the efforts it put in helping Somali people.
“ Regrettably, president Farmajo has betrayed the extraordinary sacrifices of the government and people of Djibouti. His decision to speak on behalf of Eritrea was a violation of all diplomatic norms and protocols” the statement reads further.
Finally, the parties said they apologize the people and the government of Djibouti on behalf of Somali people on the incalculable mistake by Somali president made against Djiboutians.
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on Eritrea for providing support to armed groups in Somalia ignoring to end its occupation of Djiboutian territories.
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