Addis Ababa, August 24, 2007 - Ethiopia and the Somaliland said they are taking various measures aimed at further scaling up their relations.

While conferring with President of the Somaliland, Dahir Riayle Kahin here on Thursday, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said the two parties are closely working in the efforts underway to fight terrorism.

Ethiopia and Somaliland are also closely working on various continental and international issues, he said.

Meles further said that the two parties are jointly working towards expanding their trade exchange and facilitating ways in which Ethiopia could efficiently use the port of Barbera by ensuring peace and stability in the region.

President of the Somaliland, Dahir Riayle on his part said the two parties have been discussing on common matters of common interest and are making efforts towards bolstering their existing relation.

President Riayle said Ethiopia and Somaliland have been holding wide discussions on telecommunication, power supply and utilization of the port of Berbera.

Source: ENA