Experts in political science and international relations state that Ethiopia must work collectively to rectify the historical mistake of ceding the Red Sea coast. They emphasize raising the issue through accurate diplomacy at the international level to find a solution.
In a discussion held in Addis Ababa, experts in political science and international relations stated that Ethiopia must undertake a collective effort to correct the historical decision of ceding the Red Sea coast. This was reported on March 1, 2018, by Fana Media Corporation, featuring insights from Adis Alemayehu of the Institute of Foreign Affairs.
Adis Alemayehu explained that forces seeking to weaken Ethiopia had pressured it into the sea cession. He noted, 'Ethiopia cannot be seen as landlocked from the Red Sea perspective,' stressing the need for joint work to rectify the mistake. He praised the government's diplomatic efforts in raising the sea issue to garner international attention, anticipating a response through collective engagement and factual acceptance.
For this national issue, a coordinated effort is essential. Mulualem Haylemariam, a lecturer at Wachemo University, asserted that the manner in which Ethiopia ceded its sea access lacks international legal recognition. She described the provisional government that decided to cede Eritrea as lacking full popular legitimacy and the capacity to make such decisions. This decision was deemed unlawful. The current government's pursuit of the sea issue is legitimate and accurate, she said. She emphasized the necessity of a coordinated diplomatic push to present Ethiopia's truth to the global community.