Ethiopia officially recognizes Somaliland as independent.
Ethiopia has elevated its Consular Office in Somaliland to the status of an Embassy. Newly appointed Ethiopian Extra Ordinary Ambassador to Somali land Ambassador Teshome Shunde Hamito presented his credentials today to the President muse biihi in a well protocol event at Somaliland Presidential place in Hargeisa. Somaliland President welcomes new Ethiopian Ambassador,and discuses centered on regional security, economic cooperation, and strengthening ties between the two nations. as the ambassador. “We urge Somalia to stop political conspiracy in the Horn of Africa region. They have forgotten the sacrifice of the Ethiopian National Defense Force in Somalia [combating al-Shabaab] over the past couple of years, and it is painful for the Government of Ethiopia. Ethiopia cannot remain silent as the peace and harmony of its neighbors are turned into a playground for terrorists and anti-peace elements. People of the Horn of Africa are united by strong friendships and community ties and are