East Africa: Israel, Ethiopia Discuss Horn Stability, Bilateral Ties
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar held discussions with his Ethiopian counterpart regarding regional stability in the Horn of Africa. The talks emphasized the importance of Ethiopia's unity and the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
Why it matters
The Horn of Africa is a critical geopolitical region, and strengthening ties between Israel and Ethiopia impacts regional security and Red Sea shipping routes.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct 6 - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday he had spoken with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, about recent developments in Ethiopia and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Sa'ar said the two ministers discussed the importance of Ethiopia's unity and stability and their countries' shared interest in maintaining peace and stability across the region.
"We discussed the importance of Ethiopia's unity and stability, and our shared interest in preserving peace and stability in the Horn of Africa," Sa'ar said in a post on X.
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The Israeli foreign minister did not specify which recent developments in Ethiopia were discussed during the call.
The conversation comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt, with concerns over Red Sea security and longstanding disputes surrounding the Nile also drawing increased diplomatic attention.
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