Ambassador Dina Mufti has stated that Ethiopia's principle of reciprocal diplomacy in securing access to the sea ensures regional connectivity and shared benefits.
Ambassador Dina Mufti, a member of the Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee of the House of People's Representatives, said that expanding the number of ports is essential for Ethiopia's growing economy.
He explained that access to the sea is vital for Ethiopia's sustainable prosperity and ensures shared benefits for neighboring countries.
He affirmed that Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its role in building a strong regional economy by strengthening people-to-people relations and a shared development stance.
He emphasized that this access to the sea will ensure further growth and development for neighboring countries.
He indicated that Ethiopia's development, prosperity, and stability benefit neighboring countries, and that it will work collaboratively to achieve regional prosperity.
Dr. Ter Majok, a lecturer in Peace and Security at the University of Juba's Peace Institute in South Sudan, highlighted that regional cooperation is key to shared benefits and development.
He stated that Ethiopia's chosen approach to securing alternative ports and sea access to meet the demands of its growing population and import-export trade is appropriate and deserves a response.
He commended Ethiopia's role as a seat of continental and global institutions, and its contribution to regional peace and security, strengthening economic ties.
Dr. Ter Majok pointed out that countries should work together to achieve regional connectivity, and highlighted Ethiopia's exemplary role in this regard.
He also stated that Ethiopia's actions to strengthen regional peace and achieve development and prosperity deserve recognition. The story is from ENA.