Diplomacy
12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security Opens in Bahir Dar
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is underway in Bahir Dar, focusing on peace pathways, economic sovereignty, and geopolitical shifts.
- The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is being held in Bahir Dar under the theme 'Peace Pathways in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Shifts.'
- Attendees include Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ghanaian President and Tana Forum Chairperson John Dramani Mahama, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, and Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that decisions made beyond national borders impact citizens, economic opportunities, and security.
- Abiy emphasized that strengthening resilience requires indigenous solutions, economic sovereignty, enhanced collaboration, and shaping the global order rather than just adapting to it.
- Prime Minister Abiy reaffirmed that sustainable peace in Ethiopia requires protecting citizens, adhering to constitutional order, maintaining open dialogue, and pursuing national dialogue.
- Abiy stated that for Ethiopia, a nation of over 130 million people, securing access to the sea is a matter of existence, security, and sovereignty.
- Ethiopia will continue pursuing sea access through dialogue, peaceful means, and mutual benefit.
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