Such an approach, he argued, strengthens legitimacy and fosters collective action in addressing shared security and economic interests. It will strengthen Ethiopia’s maritime role in tackling common security threats such as piracy, terrorism, irregular migration, and human trafficking,” he said. He further emphasized that strengthening Ethiopia’s maritime capacity would enhance regional security cooperation and improve collective responses to piracy, arms trafficking, organized crime, and terrorism. He also noted that advancing Ethiopia’s access to the sea could unlock significant economic opportunities, not only for Ethiopia but for the wider region. Improved port access and infrastructure development, he said, would reduce trade costs, expand export markets, attract international investment, and strengthen regional economic integration.

Source: Ethiopian News April 07, 2026 15:58 UTC