However, neither Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos nor his deputy, who were present at the session, responded to the questions about Somaliland. Since then, Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland appears to have stalled. Since the Ankara-mediated agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia, the agreement with Somaliland has remained largely dormant over the past year. During today’s regular session of the House of Representatives, members of parliament referenced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s sovereignty when raising questions. However, Foreign Minister Gideon Timothewos, who declined to answer parliamentarians’ questions directly, said Ethiopia maintains good relations with most of its neighboring countries.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2025 22:47 UTC