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The government’s move to reestablish naval forces, which is significant in defending the country’s strategic interests, is a step forward, said the Harar Military Academy Alumni Association.
Having a navy is not an option but an obligation for a country that is in the strategic location of East Africa and with the largest landmass and population. It is through naval forces that the country protects its national and regional interests in the volatile region, said Major Tsegaye Weldearegai, president of the Alumni Association of the Harar Military Academy.
Ethiopia used to have a strong and elite naval force previously and it was a mistake to disband it. Now that the government is taking steps to restore it, we would be more than happy to provide any kind of support for its full realization.
The Red Sea is a very strategic place where countries compete to control the area; this should definitely be a concern for Ethiopia and other countries in the Horn of Africa. Having troops at sea in this sense is not an option but a mandatory task.
The region is a hotbed of terrorism, arms trafficking and frequent incursions, and it is up to the country to reorganize a naval army. This wing will give Ethiopia’s defense forces another boost in capacity, he added.
Ethiopia has what it takes to train the naval forces and the government; moving is a noble decision.
The government’s decision to reestablish a naval force that was dissolved in 1991 with the arrival of Dr. Abiy Ahmed, who promised a well-organized and disciplined army.
