What role did Djibouti play in negotiations between Ethiopia and Somalia in 1988?

Following its independence in 1977, Djibouti adopted a policy of strict neutrality in regional affairs to maintain stability and avoid becoming involved in the conflicts of its neighbors, Ethiopia and Somalia.12

In line with this neutral stance and its friendship treaties with both nations, the Djiboutian government refused to support armed groups opposing either regime. Consequently, Djibouti served as a host for negotiations between the leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia. These diplomatic efforts facilitated by Djibouti resulted in a series of accords signed in 1988, which included an agreement for both sides to cease their support for antigovernment guerrilla groups operating within each other's territories.12