Ethiopia Foreign Affairs National Security Policy towards Somalia

[Dhubad.]

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Foreign Affairs and National Security Policy and Strategy-Policy towards Somalia.

 

source: http://www.mfa.gov.et/Foreign_Policy_And_Relation/Relations_With_Horn_Africa_Somalia.php

 

Daming the two rivers(JUBA and SHABELE)

 

There is no condition whereby Somalia could contribute as a source of investment and financial development or as a significant market for Ethiopia. After a process of some length, followed by peace and stability in Somalia, there is the chance that it could become a significant market, but this is difficult to imagine in the short and medium term. Regarding natural resources, all the big rivers in Somalia flow from Ethiopia. The irrigation schemes in Somalia which effectively served the people are in a poor state. On the other hand, as our country steps up its development, we will have to dam the rivers for irrigation purposes. The harnessing of rivers in Ethiopia can help Somalia resist floods, and so the benefit would be mutual. But on the other hand, these rivers could be used in Ethiopia - mainly in the Somali region - for development purposes. This could create a minor conflict but the problem can be tackled by the principle of give and take in a way that takes into account the national interests of the two countries.

The use of Somali Ports

 

Somalia does not have a positive or negative influence of note in the development of our country. And yet, in Somalia there are numerous ports that can provide services to Ethiopia. Starting from the port of Zeila which gave services to Ethiopia during its long history, all the way to Kismayo, there are no less than seven ports in Somalia that can be used by different parts of our country. These possibilities could significantly contribute to our development, but due to the "Greater Somalia"-driven conflict and national oppression in Ethiopia, they were never seriously considered (not to forget that Ethiopia had ports of its own). The current collapse of the state in Somalia makes it unrealistic to think of using the ports at the present time.

About Somaliland

 

The question could be raised regarding the recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Taking this initiative is not preferable to Ethiopia because it would create negative feelings on the part of Somalis living in the rest of Somalia and others would be suspicious of our intent. Therefore, our cooperation with these regions should not include recognizing the regional administrations as independent states. But we should continue to assist these regions in maintaining peace and stability, as it is to our advantage and the benefit of the peoples living in the area.

[Paragon]

Below is a quote from another topic in SOL discussing a topic similar to this one. April 2005, more than a year ago

 

J11:

More generally, if Ethiopia installs 'friendly Somali government' in Somalia, my fears are that Ethiopia may become the sheperone figure in dealings that may take place, in the future, between Somalia and China. China and Somalia historically had close and strong deplomatic relationship, specially in the pre-civil war years. An example of this is that most of the completed infrustractural projects within Somalia had been done by China. This close relationship may never be achieved again in most circumstances, except for one. Only if Ethiopia brokers a reasonable deal with Somalia of non-interference and good pay in the transportion of Ethiopia's newly-found gas (in the Ogden mostly) via pipe-lines planned to go across Somalia and, be exported from new-port to be built in the Somali coast. Thus in a fair economic agreement, may we derive some taxation and autonomy over our land.

 

Furthermore, in one of other outstanding issues, Somalia must - and should- make its protestations known about Ethiopia's diversion (in Godey with the help of Scandenevian construction companies) of River Shabelle, which may result in the starvation of water from the Somali hinterland. The Shabelle dam project, according to secure sources, is already complete and holds the capacity to reduce River Shabelle to a trickle of water, with crippled velocity that hinders water travelling to Somali regions. This is not acceptable in any condition, and in any foreseeable future.

Ethiopia expels US poll offficers

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

Dadka iska dhigaayo inayba waxba ogeyn. Here, some six years ago laga hadlaaye cadowtinimada Itoobiya ay Soomaaliya u heyso right on here. Inay soo jireen ahaydna waala wada ogyahay, wayna jireysaa. Soomaali isku mashquulsana isma oga ama iska dhaga tireysaa.

[Paragon]

MMA, a timely reminder. Thanks.

 

That Ethiopia is our worst enemy there is no doubt. The question remains how can we untangle Ethiopia's fangs off the weary and suffering Somali body? Here is where we need to be very clever.

 

PS: My 2005 observations still stand. I believe we can cleverly navigate through the huddles of interventionism only if we stick together and develop a winning, post-war Somalia.

 

Dastuurka is our first step to achieving something along those lines, Inshallaah.

[OdaySomali]

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[OdaySomali]

A timely reminder indeed!

[Che -Guevara]

Itoobiya waa walaalaheen:-)