Somalia: Farmajo arrives in Ethiopia for economic talks

GONDAR, Ethiopia - At the invitation of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of Somalia arrived in the city of Gondar, Amhara regional state today.

Upon arrival at Atse Tewodros Airport, the two leaders were welcomed by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy and other senior federal and regional government officials.

The three leaders will hold a tripartite meeting to cement the outcome of the Horn of Africa economic integration agreement signed in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, last September.

They are also expected to visit various development projects in Gondor and Bahir Dar cities.
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy traveled to Gondar yesterday.

He held two separate discussions with elders from Wolkait Tsegede and Qemant, providing inputs on a peaceful resolution of existing conflicts, according to Office of the Prime Minister.