Leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia Review Security Developments and Regional Stability
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Regional security developments and the importance of sustained dialogue in advancing peace and stability were at the centre of discussions between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. The meeting provided an opportunity for the […]

Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Regional security developments and the importance of sustained dialogue in advancing peace and stability were at the centre of discussions between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on the prevailing security situation in Somalia and wider developments across the region.
In a social media post following the engagement, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation in addressing regional challenges and advancing shared interests in peace and stability.
The meeting underscores the significance of sustained engagement between Ethiopia and Somalia on matters of regional security, with developments in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa carrying implications for the region’s peace and stability.