Ethiopian News Agency (ENA)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said ongoing talks between Ethiopia and Somaliland on the use of the port of Barbara are well in progress.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Tekeda Alemu on Wednesday held discussions with Somaliland Foreign Affairs Minister, Abdulahi Mohammed Duele.
The discussions between the two officials were focused on the ongoing consultations to enable Ethiopia to utilize Barbara port.
The two ministers also discussed ways of further bolstering economic and trade relations between the two sides.
Ethiopia’s use of the port is believed to further strengthen existing economies and trade ties between the two nations, according to Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency's Website.
Source: ENA, July 30, 2009