Mekelle፡Telaviv, Nairobi, Pretoria, London, (Tigray Herald)
Ethiopia pursues Red Sea access via diplomacy
Ethiopia is working through diplomacy and peaceful negotiations to secure shared access to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) said .
The third Red Sea and Gulf of Aden dialogue is currently underway, addressing regional economic and security cooperation.
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Speaking at the forum’s opening, Jafar Bedru , Director of the IFA, emphasized that the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are critical geopolitical and economic zones, linking East African nations through trade and strategic interests.
The corridor facilitates regional commerce, cultural exchanges, and economic integration, reinforcing the shared prosperity of surrounding nations, he stated.
Jafar described the Red Sea corridor as a strategic trade route essential for regional stability, economic growth, and diplomatic cooperation, ensuring peaceful engagement among nations.
Jafar Bedru , Director of the IFA
Ethiopia aims to secure maritime access to strengthen regional peace, advance economic partnerships, and enhance global diplomatic relations, he noted. “The ongoing dialogue seeks practical solutions to regional challenges surrounding Red Sea access and cooperation.”
Ethiopia maintains that it has a legitimate right to access the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and is pursuing diplomatic measures to achieve this goal, Jafar emphasized.
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