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, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized that Ethiopia has not had a port for over three decades, underscoring that the need for sea access is not a recent agenda. As a landlocked nation, Ethiopia has faced significant challenges. Abiy highlighted that against international frameworks concerning landlocked countries, Ethiopia has been subjected to glaring injustices that require swift resolution.
The Prime Minister reiterated in his briefings to the House of People’s Representatives that Ethiopia seeks a seaport on the Red Sea peacefully. He clarified Ethiopia’s firm position on sea access, asserting that with a growing economy of 120 million people and surrounded by waters, Ethiopia deserves peaceful access to the sea.
The quest for sea access is both fair and legitimate, the Prime Minister underlined, reaffirming the government’s unwavering stance on the issue.