{"id":5555,"date":"2026-10-29T07:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T07:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5555"},"modified":"2026-10-29T07:30:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T07:30:03","slug":"russia-supports-diplomatic-efforts-to-address-ethiopias-sea-access-aspiration-lavrov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/russia-supports-diplomatic-efforts-to-address-ethiopias-sea-access-aspiration-lavrov\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia Supports Diplomatic Efforts to Address Ethiopia\u2019s Sea Access Aspiration: Lavrov"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/868662779_1693974485658481_1131150275093443175_n-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/868662779_1693974485658481_1131150275093443175_n-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/868662779_1693974485658481_1131150275093443175_n-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/868662779_1693974485658481_1131150275093443175_n-767x486.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/868662779_1693974485658481_1131150275093443175_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN Plus-October 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia\u2019s support for addressing Ethiopia\u2019s quest for sea access through diplomatic means, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavrov made the remarks during an engagement with African media professionals ahead of the third Russia\u2013Africa Summit, where he addressed questions on Russia\u2019s relations with African countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Russian foreign minister highlighted Moscow\u2019s commitment to strengthening partnerships with African nations in strategic areas, including nuclear science and technology, emphasizing that such cooperation is guided by mutual respect, shared benefits, and the national interests of partner countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding Ethiopia\u2013Russia cooperation in nuclear development, Lavrov identified capacity-building for Ethiopian professionals as a key priority. He reaffirmed Russia\u2019s readiness to share its experience, expertise, and technological capabilities to support Ethiopia\u2019s nuclear development ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Ethiopia\u2019s pursuit of sea access, Lavrov stated that Russia favors a diplomatic approach to addressing the issue, alongside efforts to promote regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavrov&#8217;s remarks highlight the importance of diplomatic engagement and cooperation in addressing strategic interests while safeguarding peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-October 29, 2026 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia\u2019s support for addressing Ethiopia\u2019s quest for sea access through diplomatic means, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. 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