ENDF Chief of Staff Vows to Safeguard Ethiopia’s Interests in Abay River, Red Sea
Ethiopian National Defense Force Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula has reaffirmed the military's commitment to protecting Ethiopia's interests in the Abay River and the Red Sea. He emphasized that these resources are vital for the nation's future development and warned against external or internal attempts to monopolize them.
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The statement highlights rising geopolitical tensions regarding water rights and maritime access in the Horn of Africa, which are critical to regional stability.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us ENDF Chief of Staff Vows to Safeguard Ethiopia’s Interests in Abay River, Red Sea 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (ENA) — Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to safeguarding its legitimate interests in the Abay River and the Red Sea.
The Field Marshal described both these strategic resources as vital to the country’s long-term development and the well-being of future generations.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 119th anniversary of the ENDF, Field Marshal Birhanu stressed that Ethiopia must secure fair benefits from these strategic resources to sustain its prosperity and ensure future generations can benefit from the country’s natural assets.
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