The United States Calls on Ethiopia and Eritrea to Respect the Sovereignty of Regional Countries

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has called for countries in the Horn of Africa to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring countries, while also avoiding border-crossing actions that could exacerbate regional conflicts.

Rubio made these remarks during a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, as both sides discussed issues related to the regional situation and the relationship between the two countries.

According to the official report from the U.S. Department of State, Rubio emphasized that all countries in the Horn of Africa have a duty to uphold the sovereignty and borders of neighboring countries, and he also warned that the region cannot tolerate further conflicts.

This dialogue comes at a time of concerns regarding tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which previously signed a peace agreement in 2018, after a long period of conflict and mistrust between the two countries.

For his part, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the talks as fruitful, stating that both sides discussed important points concerning bilateral relations, regional issues, and global matters.

Abiy also noted that the dialogue demonstrates how committed both countries are to transforming their long-standing relationship into a strategic and effective partnership.

The United States has expressed the importance of resolving regional disputes through diplomatic means, while respecting the sovereignty of countries and the stability of the Horn of Africa.