Kenya and Ethiopia link up in a region already linking up. Interesting.
Ethiopia and Kenya signed a defense cooperation agreement. Ethiopia's defense minister:
"It reflects our longstanding relationship, rooted in shared borders, history, and common challenges," he stated, adding that the collaboration would foster not just bilateral peace but broader stability across the Horn of Africa.
The Kenyan representative:
“It will not only be a legal agreement but a symbol of solidarity and shared commitment. By working together, we strengthen our collective defence capabilities, deter potential aggression, and foster a culture grounded in peace, cooperation, and mutual respect.”
Interesting under the circumstances.
So too is this from the article:
Delegates dissected scenarios like coordinated patrols to stem arms flows from Yemen via the Red Sea[.]
Would Kenya provide a port for an Ethiopian navy for use in the Red Sea?
The agreement when fully ratified will have NATO Article 5-like mutual aid provisions. Poll the grenadiers, eh?
Note too that America has designated Kenya as a major non-NATO ally.
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