Ethiopia Reaffirms Peaceful Red Sea Bid

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed that the country’s pursuit of Red Sea access will remain peaceful and rooted in dialogue. Responding to lawmakers, he described the issue as legal, historical, and economic, stressing regional cooperation over confrontation. MP Buzuayehu Degefa said access to the Red Sea is vital for Ethiopia’s trade, logistics, and collective prosperity in the Horn of Africa, aligning with national transformation goals and growing international recognition.