Ethiopia hosts Red Sea maritime security workshop
Naval representatives from Yemen, Oman, Djibouti, and Puntland joined Ethiopia and Somaliland in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia's Navy is hosting a four-day regional maritime security workshop in Addis Ababa. The event began on October 27 and includes naval and maritime representatives from Yemen, Oman, Djibouti, Puntland, and Somaliland. The workshop aims to strengthen cooperation across the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and western Indian Ocean.
The Ethiopian Navy organized the workshop to enhance security and collaboration in the vital maritime routes. Representatives are discussing strategies to address shared challenges and improve interoperability among participating nations.
The workshop is scheduled to conclude after four days of discussions and collaborative exercises. The participating nations aim to foster a more secure environment for trade and navigation in the region.
Why it mattersEthiopia is hosting a maritime security workshop involving several countries that share Red Sea and Gulf of Aden coastlines.