Another Historic Meeting as Somali President Visits Eritrea

It is the first visit by a Somali president to Eritrea, one of the world's most isolated nations, since it gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993. The two nations have not had diplomatic ties in nearly 15 years, writes Deutsche Welle.

President of Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki and Somalia's President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed.

President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed of the Federal Republic of Somalia and his delegation accompanied by President Isaias Afwerki.

President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed of the Federal Republic of Somalia and his delegation accompanied by President Isaias Afwerki.

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