Addis Ababa: Ethiopia will continue to strengthen efforts for sea access legally and through dialogue until this goal is met, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated. In his interview with EBC, the Prime Minister expressed regret over the way Ethiopia lost a port.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopia has not had a port over the past three decades, PM Abiy said, underscoring that the need for Ethiopia to have access to the sea is not a recent agenda. As a landlocked country, Ethiopia has endured significant challenges, Abiy noted.
Prime Minister Abiy highlighted that, against international frameworks on world landlocked countries, glaring injustices have been committed against Ethiopia, requiring a swift solution. He recalled his briefings to the House of People’s Representatives in October 2024, where he emphasized the need for Ethiopia to secure a seaport on the Red Sea peacefully.
In his explanations regarding access to the sea, the Prime Minister revealed Ethiopia’s firm stance on the matter. He stress
ed that with a growing economy of 120 million people and being surrounded by waters, Ethiopia deserves access to the sea peacefully. Abiy underlined that Ethiopia’s quest for sea access is fair and legitimate.