MOGADISHU, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Eritrean President Isaias Aferwki arrived in Somalia capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to shore up ties between the two countries.
According to Villa Somalia, Aferwki is leading a high-level delegation for talks aimed at further strengthening the historical ties between the two countries.
"The two heads of state will have bilateral discussions on areas of mutual benefit," said the presidency, adding the visit is at the invitation of President Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo.
"Somalia and Eritrea share history underpinned by friendship, respect and partnership. Today marks a new era for our two nations' bilateral relations," it said.
Eritrean information minister Yemane Meskel said the historic visit "is part and parcel of the consultative tripartite summits of the heads of state and government of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia."
The thawing of relations among the three countries has seen restoration of diplomatic relations, with Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opening embassies in each other's capitals.
The visit comes in the wake of an impeachment motion that accuses President Farmajo of making illegal rendition and signing "secret agreements" with Eritrea and Ethiopia in a tripartite meeting seeking regional cooperation. Enditem
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