Ethiopia Reasserts Legitimate Interests in Red Sea and Nile River

Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reasserted that the nation's interests in the Abay River (Blue Nile) and the Red Sea are grounded in fundamental geographic and historical realities. According to a statement from the ministry, any future discussion concerning the utilization and management of the Abay River must be informed by these core facts. The ministry directly linked Ethiopia's Nile interests to its longstanding relationship with the Red Sea, noting that the country remains closely connected to the maritime route despite historic changes in political boundaries. Furthermore, the statement emphasized that these geographic and historical truths cannot be altered by political rhetoric, coercive measures, or deliberate acts of destabilization. The ministry concluded that any serious discussion regarding regional maritime affairs and the broader security architecture must account for Ethiopia's legitimate interests and enduring regional connection.