Addis Ababa (Kaab TV) – The government of Ethiopia has once again emphasized that gaining access to the sea is a national necessity, essential for strengthening regional cooperation, supporting economic growth, and maintaining stability and security in the Horn of Africa.
According to a report presented by the government and supporting experts, Ethiopia’s need for sea access is grounded in international law, historical justice, and principles of cooperative partnership.
The government argues that Ethiopia—now home to more than 120 million people—requires access to the sea to safeguard its national interests, accelerate economic development, and contribute meaningfully to regional stability.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, featured in the report, stated that Ethiopia’s request for sea access is supported by legal, historical, geographical, and economic foundations. He emphasized that diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal will continue.
Officials and experts working with the government, including Tilahun Tefera from the Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute (PSI), described the loss of Ethiopia’s coastline as a historical injustice that must be corrected.
Tilahun urged scholars, the media, diplomats, and the Ethiopian diaspora to fully support the country’s pursuit of sea access.
Similarly, Gashaw Ayferam from the Institute of Foreign Affairs said the loss of sea access resulted from external pressure and internal weakness. He stressed that reclaiming sea access is viewed by Ethiopia as an essential national priority.