Djibouti has declined Ethiopia’s request to establish a port corridor and naval base at the Port of Tadjourah, reinforcing its sovereign control over strategic infrastructure.
- Ethiopia’s Proposal: Ethiopia sought special access to the port, including a corridor with extraterritorial rights and permission to set up a naval base.
- Djibouti’s Response: President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh rejected the request, stating that it exceeded previous agreements and was not negotiable.
- Regional Context: Ethiopia, a landlocked nation, has been actively seeking direct sea access, raising concerns among neighboring countries.
- Diplomatic Mediation: Turkey has played a role in calming tensions, facilitating peaceful discussions between Ethiopia and Djibouti.
- Djibouti’s Stance: Guelleh emphasized that Ethiopia already has access to multiple ports in the region, including Djibouti, Berbera (Somaliland), Assab (Eritrea), and Mogadishu (Somalia), without needing control over them.
Djibouti’s decision aligns with its broader policy of protecting national sovereignty and resisting external influence over its infrastructure.
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