The fact that #UAE dismantled the military base in assab is relevant to the cozying up of #UAE with #Abiy now. #UAE wants that military base and #Abiy wants the port.
In Ethiopia, PM Abiy Ahmed’s rule is underwritten by Emirati treasure. MBZ has reportedly paid for Abiy’s vast new palace, a vanity project whose $ 10 billion price tag is paid for entirely off-budget. Abiy told lawmakers that this bill was none of their business as it was funded by private donations, directly to him
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Ethiopia has no plans to invade any neighbouring state, says PM @AbiyAhmedAli at Army Day parade.
He said country will seek Red Sea port through peaceful means.
Comments seen as attempt to dial down tensions with Eritrea.
President Isaias responds to PM Abiy's declaration that Ethiopia must have a port.
"Discourses on water, access to the sea and related topics are numerous and excessive. The GOE urges all concerned not to be provoked by these."
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@AnalystSomalia@martinplaut Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expect different results. The delusion of Ethiopian leaders causes historical mistake at every junction.
The Ethiopian Prime Minister’s claim that, due to being landlocked, his country must forcibly secure sea access directly violates the UN charter, international law, and the principles of peaceful state coexistence. Every nation possesses unique strengths, whether in population, natural resources, or geopolitical importance.
Premier Abiy should understand that threats won't intimidate Ethiopia's neighbors, and emotional rhetoric won't bridge the geographical realities facing his citizens.
Rather than posturing, he ought to study the best practices of the 43 other peaceful landlocked countries and adopt strategies that not only benefit his nation but also uphold global peace and regional cooperation.