For the specialists, the two countries are going in the right direction in reinforcing the collaboration links, which are going upwards. 

Beyond the destabilizing attempts of anti-development elements, the citizenry is happy with the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, who proved to be familiar with the tools of an effective administration, said the professor at Addis Ababa University, Atlaw Alemu. 

The signed agreements group areas such as transport, port, trade and different exchange activities. It also gives both nations the opportunity to create jobs on a large scale, with a view to improving the living conditions of the emerging population, Alemu said.

In his opinion, when peace and stability are assured, ties become a key factor of growth; Other East African territories can learn an important lesson from the steps taken by the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments. 

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