The first round of indirect negotiations between Somalia and Ethiopia failed to reach positive results regarding the settlement of the disputes raised between the two countries, after Turkey intervened to play a mediating role between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, in an attempt to bring their views closer and ease the escalating political tensions.

It is unclear whether Turkish mediation will be successful in this regard, given the announcement made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the end of this round that a second round of negotiations will take place on September 2.

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