The government of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) discussed modalities of peace talks in Asmara, Eritrea on Tuesday 18 September.
The Ethiopian government delegation was led by Minister of Communications and Chairman of the Somali People Democratic Party, Ahmed Shide, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Information Minister.
The ONLF side was led by its Chairman, Admiral Mohamed Omar.
According to a Joint statement issued by the government of Ethiopia and the ONLF after the meeting, the parties have reached a common understanding on the issues discussed and the way forward.
‘‘They agreed to work together peacefully to protect the interests of the people of the Somali Region and collaborate on national issues including the future of Horn of Africa integration,’‘ according to the ONLF statement.
“Substantive talks will be finalized soon,” the statement added.
