The sports category has moved to a new website.

An Ethiopian commercial ship has docked at Eritrean port for the first time after more than two decades

The arrival of the ship called “Mekelle” is the latest show of the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

  • The arrival of the ship called “Mekelle” is the latest show of the resumption of diplomatic
  • The news of the arrival of the Ethiopian ship in Eritrea, which is expected to ferry Eritrean goods to China, comes following an announcement that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had returned to Asmara for talks with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki.

On Wednesday, Ethiopian commercial ship named “Mekelle” docked at the Massawa port effectively marking the first time in over two decades a vessel from either country has docked in the other’s port.

The arrival of the ship called “Mekelle” is the latest show of the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders agreed in July to end the decade long conflict that had put their two countries at loggerheads for years.

The two leaders resumed diplomatic ties and even opened embassies in Asmara and Addis Ababa to further boost cooperation.

Following the peaceful negotiations, Ethiopian Airlines begun flights to Asmara, and the two nations even agreed to stage a friendly football match.

The news of the arrival of the Ethiopian ship in Eritrea, which is expected to ferry Eritrean goods to China, comes following an announcement that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had returned to Asmara for talks with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki.

ADVERTISEMENT

The two leaders are expected to hold discussions aimed at assessing and expediting the implementation of the agreements signed in July.

ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

African countries with the highest divorce rate

African countries with the highest divorce rate

10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2024

10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2024

Machoka at 70: Emotions run high during Citizen TV presenter's birthday [Video]

Machoka at 70: Emotions run high during Citizen TV presenter's birthday [Video]

Diwali 2022: Is Monday a public holiday in Kenya?

Diwali 2022: Is Monday a public holiday in Kenya?

Akothee finally reveals reasons for separating from Omosh 1 month after wedding

Akothee finally reveals reasons for separating from Omosh 1 month after wedding

Man, once a ‘billionaire’, recounts how he lost wealth, now sells his book on streets [Video]

Man, once a ‘billionaire’, recounts how he lost wealth, now sells his book on streets [Video]

Details of Ngina Kenyatta's luxurious restaurant

Details of Ngina Kenyatta's luxurious restaurant

Zero Chills! Jackie Matubia's advice for Milly Chebby amid the unfollow drama

Zero Chills! Jackie Matubia's advice for Milly Chebby amid the unfollow drama

Nigerian royal dignitaries, including four kings and a queen, expected to attend Museveni’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

Nigerian royal dignitaries, including four kings and a queen, expected to attend Museveni’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

ADVERTISEMENT