Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti held a high level trilateral meeting in Djibouti City on Wednesday to discuss regional security, economic cooperation and political developments in the Horn of Africa.
The talks brought together Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti, and Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia. The meeting took place at President Guelleh’s residence in Haramuus during an iftar dinner.
According to officials, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation among the three countries, particularly on regional security coordination, counterterrorism efforts and Somalia’s ongoing democratization process. The leaders also reviewed the broader political and security situation across the Horn of Africa and emphasized the importance of coordinated action to promote peace and stability.
Economic cooperation was another key topic during the meeting. The leaders explored ways to expand investment, facilitate cross border movement and develop regional infrastructure aimed at improving economic integration and shared growth in the region.
The meeting also addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential economic impact on countries in the Horn of Africa. Leaders expressed concern that the conflict could affect regional economies and stability.
Senior government delegations from the three countries attended the summit. Ethiopia’s delegation included Deputy Prime Minister Aden Farah and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, while Somalia’s delegation included Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Ports Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur. Djibouti was represented by senior officials including Economy and Finance Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh and Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar.
Officials said the trilateral summit is part of a series of consultations aimed at strengthening cooperation and defining a broader strategic direction for regional partnership in the Horn of Africa.
