PM Abiy Tells BRICS Summit Ethiopia Will Pursue Sea Access Solely Through Negotiations

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed reiterated at the BRICS Summit that Ethiopia will continue seeking access to the sea through diplomatic channels, framing the ambition strictly as an economic priority rather than a security objective.

Addressing delegates, Abiy emphasized that maritime access is essential for the landlocked nation of over 120 million people to expand trade, strengthen supply chains, and reduce transport costs.