"Abiy Ahmed emphasized that it is 'not feasible at any time' to continue viewing Ethiopia as a landlocked country, highlighting the need for direct access to the sea."
"Political analyst Abduraham Sayed states that Abiy's push for access is not due to a lack of options but a desire for direct control, which coastal states resist."
"The 2018 peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea could have facilitated easier access to the sea, but current signs indicate a shift back toward confrontation."
"Sayed suspects that Ethiopia's push for sea access is heavily driven by external interests, suggesting that the Ethiopian government is implementing these interests as part of its own agenda."
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasizes the need for direct access to the sea, rejecting the notion of being landlocked. Following Eritrea's independence in 1993, Ethiopia lost its access to the Red Sea, relying on Djibouti for trade. Political analyst Abduraham Sayed notes that Abiy's push for control over coastal access is met with resistance from neighboring states. The 2018 peace agreement offered a chance for improved access, but current tensions suggest a return to confrontation. Sayed believes external interests are influencing Ethiopia's agenda regarding sea access.
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