YOU CANNOT TURN A STONE INTO A DIAMOND BY POLISHING IT FOREVER.
This picture reminds me of the relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the repeated efforts to build lasting peace.
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed extended a hand of reconciliation. The 2018 peace agreement, Saudi Arabia’s mediation, and engagement by international partners created opportunities for a new beginning. Yet lasting peace requires commitment and willingness from both sides.
My appeal to the Eritrean people: Let us recognize the realities and opportunities before us.
Ethiopia, with approximately 130 million people, has a legitimate strategic and economic interest in secure access to the sea. Eritrea’s sovereignty and national interests deserve equal respect. These interests should not be treated as opposing forces but addressed through peaceful dialogue and mutually beneficial agreements.
Imagine what our two nations could achieve through cooperation: trade, port development, investment, employment, and shared prosperity.
Our real challenges are poverty, instability, economic isolation, and mistrust—not each other.
Leaders come and go, but nations and people remain neighbors. President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are temporary leaders; our shared geography and history will endure.
Let us choose partnership over suspicion, cooperation over confrontation, and shared prosperity over political differences.
We cannot keep polishing the same stone forever and expect a diamond without a willingness to change.
Eritreans and Ethiopians, the future is in our hands. Let us build it together.
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To My Eritrean Brothers and Sisters: Ethiopia’s Struggle Is Also Your Struggle
Look at the bigger picture. For more than three decades, Isaias Afwerki’s rule has held the Eritrean people back, denying an entire generation the freedom, opportunity, and hope they deserve.
Today, landlocked Ethiopia is seeking reliable access to the sea through diplomacy. Rather than viewing this as a threat, we should recognize it as a historic opportunity for both of our nations.
Imagine what we can achieve through partnership: a free Eritrea and a prosperous Ethiopia working side by side. Through mutual cooperation, Eritrea stands to gain vital
investment, trade, job creation, and economic revival. At the same time, Ethiopia gains dependable maritime access, reduced transportation costs, and sustained economic growth. While Ethiopia’s economic returns would build steadily over time, the Eritrean people could feel the tangible benefits of freedom and open trade almost immediately.
Our struggle is not against one another. It is against dictatorship, division, and unnecessary hostility.
If Isaias refuses to relinquish power, Eritreans deserve a peaceful transition toward a new generation of leadership and true liberty.
My brothers and sisters, let us move forward hand in hand. Ethiopia’s peaceful pursuit of sea access and Eritrea’s quest for freedom are not competing interests—they are complementary causes. A free Eritrea and a prosperous Ethiopia are not opposing dreams; they are a shared opportunity. Let’s build that future together.
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Ethiopia Should Act Decisively While the Diplomatic Window Remains Open
I believe the time has come for Ethiopia to move forward decisively and without unnecessary delay. Ethiopia has demonstrated considerable patience, allowing ample time for dialogue, diplomatic engagement, and efforts to reach a mutually acceptable and reasonable solution through peaceful negotiations.
However, patience should not be mistaken for indecision, nor should the pursuit of diplomacy mean postponing legitimate national interests indefinitely.
Interestingly, the longer Ethiopia has waited, the more the broader international political landscape appears to be changing. Political shifts in the United States, evolving foreign policy priorities, and changing geopolitical calculations may create new diplomatic opportunities for Ethiopia. Positions that once seemed difficult to advance may become more open to discussion as international circumstances evolve.
Ethiopia should carefully assess these developments and recognize that geopolitical opportunities do not remain open forever. Rather than waiting indefinitely for others to determine the terms of engagement, Ethiopia should take the initiative, strengthen its diplomatic position, and pursue its national interests with clarity, confidence, and strategic foresight.
This does not mean abandoning dialogue or peaceful negotiations. On the contrary, Ethiopia should remain committed to constructive engagement while making it clear that its legitimate national interests deserve serious consideration and cannot be indefinitely deferred.
The lesson is simple: diplomacy requires patience, but leadership also requires timing and decisive action. Ethiopia has waited, engaged, and exercised restraint. Now is the time to translate that patience into meaningful diplomatic progress.
A Strong Case for Experienced Leadership in Ethiopia’s Government
I fully support this recommendation. Ambassador Sulaiman Dedefo’s extensive diplomatic experience, deep understanding of the region, and years of service across strategically important neighboring countries make him a valuable asset to Ethiopia. At a time when experience, sound judgment, and strong diplomatic relationships are essential, his knowledge and leadership would be an excellent addition to the government. I hope Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed will give this recommendation serious consideration. Ethiopia needs capable, experienced individuals who can contribute to national interests and regional stability.
Ambassador Sulaiman Dedefo is a seasoned Ethiopian diplomat who has previously served as ambassador to Djibouti, the United Arab Emirates, and Somalia. I hope Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed will appoint him to a senior position, as his extensive knowledge and experience would make him a valuable member of the cabinet. @SuleimanDedefo
Dr Ahmed Abdi
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