Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to Pakistan on Wednesday said the government of Ethiopia had achieved the aspirations of its people by securing access to the sea which was crucial for regional integration, peace, and prosperity.
The Ambassador said the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Somaliland for sea access was a true reflection of the strong commitment of the Government of Ethiopia to regional integration, collective peace, security, and socio-economic development.
He said the credit for this breakthrough goes to Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of FDR Ethiopia, who already won the Nobel Peace Prize for his strong commitment to peace and prosperity.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had a clear vision not only for the development in Ethiopia but for the entire Africa and the world, the ambassador remarked.
The Ambassador said Ethiopia was already sharing its resources with the neighboring countries in Africa fostering strong connections with the brotherly countries. Currently, Ethiopia was exporting energy to Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan contributing to the regional integration and development massively, he added.
The work on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam was almost completed which would not only produce more than 5,150 Megawatts of electricity but also supplement the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia in promoting regional development and prosperity, the Ambassador noted.
Ambassador Jemal Beker expressed gratitude to Muse Bihi Abdi, President of Somaliland, for supporting Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea.