Ethiopia, Kenya Agree to Combat Terrorism in Border Areas

Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to ensure peace and security along their common borders as they are crucial for economic integration of the two countries.

Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebre Michael held talks with  his  Kenyan counterpart Hillary Nzioki  Mutyambai today.

On the occasion, the two sides discussed about ways of working together to combat terrorism along the border areas.

Kenyan Inspector General Mutyambai said the officials have agreed to cooperate in ensuring  peace and security along the border areas.

According to him, a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed to that effect.

He further said that the two sides have agreed to share information, training and capacity building between the two police institutions.

Commissioner General Demelash said on his part the countries have agreed to  take joint  operations  against  the terrorist groups OLF Shene  and  Al-Shabbab which cause  damages  along the Ethio-Kenya border.

An agreement would therefore enable to take joint operation against the terrorist groups with the view to ensuring peace in the area, he added.

According to him, the two  police institutions will work in cooperation to make sure that the trade and development cooperation are conducted peacefully and  legally.

Source: Ethiopia News Agency