Somaliland envoy visits Ethiopian ambassador in Hargeisa
Sharmarke Gelle met Teshome Shunde ahead of his new assignment in Addis Ababa.
Somaliland's envoy-designate to Ethiopia, Sharmarke Gelle, visited Ethiopian Ambassador Teshome Shunde in Hargeisa on Wednesday. Gelle was preparing to start his new role at the Ethiopian mission in Addis Ababa.
Gelle stated on the social media platform X that he thanked Ambassador Shunde for the reception he received. The meeting took place at the Ethiopian mission located in Somaliland.
The envoy's visit signals ongoing diplomatic engagement between Somaliland and Ethiopia as Gelle prepares for his upcoming duties in the Ethiopian capital.
Why it mattersEthiopia's diplomatic relations with Somaliland are affected by the upcoming assignment of Sharmarke Gelle.