Abiy Says Erdogan Agrees to Help Ethiopia Gain Sea Access Peacefully | APT

🤝 Ethiopian-Turkish Diplomatic Relations

• 🌍 President Erdogan made an official visit to Ethiopia, following an invitation from PM Abiy Ahmed.
• 💬 The leaders held bilateral discussions on various crucial matters, strengthening the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

🌊 Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access

• 🔑 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia's need for sea access, describing its landlocked status as an "unjustified geographical lockdown."
• 🤝 President Erdogan agreed to support Ethiopia's efforts to gain sea access through peaceful and diplomatic means.
• 📈 Securing sea access is considered a critical factor for sustaining Ethiopia's economic growth and addressing logistical bottlenecks.

📊 Economic and Security Cooperation

• 💰 Both nations agreed to increase trade exchange between Ethiopia and Turkey, aiming for at least $1 billion and encouraging diversification.
• 🏭 Discussions included attracting more Turkish companies to invest in Ethiopia, targeting both local and broader African markets.
• 🛡️ Ethiopia and Turkey also committed to collaborate in the fight against terrorism and cooperate on future COP event preparations.