Eritrea and Ethiopia have signed a Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship

Eritrea and Ethiopia have signed a Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship.

The Agreement, which specifies five pillars, was signed this morning at State House by President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Joint Declaration states, inter alia,

I) State of war that existed between the two countries has come to an end. A new era of peace & friendship has been ushered;

II) Both countries will work to promote close cooperation in political, economic, social, cultural & security areas

III) Transport, trade and telecommunication ties will be resumed; diplomatic ties & activities renewed;

IV) Border decision will be implemented;

V) Both countries will work together to guarantee regional peace, development & cooperation

(Source: Yemane Gebremeskel tweeter, an Eritrean authority)