Ethiopia and Somalia Take Initial Steps Toward Maritime Access Compromise
Ethiopia and Somalia's decision to engage in technical discussions over Ethiopia's maritime access to Somalia's ports marks a significant step toward reducing the risk of military conflict between
Ethiopia and Somalia's decision to engage in technical discussions over Ethiopia's maritime access to Somalia's ports marks a significant step toward reducing the risk of military conflict between the two nations in the near term. Additionally, Turkey's role as the primary mediator in the dispute strengthens Ankara's strategic influence in the Horn of Africa.
On December 12, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issued a joint declaration aimed at resolving their bilateral disagreement over Ethiopia's maritime port deal with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, agreed upon in January. This declaration followed a third round of mediation talks hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The agreement reaffirmed both nations' commitment to respecting each other's territorial integrity while recognizing the "potentially diverse benefits" of Ethiopia securing access to the sea. Furthermore, Ethiopia and Somalia pledged to work towards finalizing commercial agreements that would enable Addis Ababa to achieve "reliable, secure, and sustainable" maritime access.
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