Maritime access and International Law

Ethiopia’s quest for maritime access and international law

Ethiopia’s quest for maritime access is firmly anchored in internationally recognized legal principles. Global norms acknowledge the special structural constraints faced by landlocked states and affirm their right to equitable access to the sea through peaceful and cooperative arrangements. Ethiopia’s position aligns squarely with this legal understanding.

Crucially, Ethiopia is advancing its claim through diplomacy and negotiation, not unilateral action. This lawful and principled approach reinforces the legitimacy of its demand and situates it within the accepted framework of the international legal order.