The leaders of Ethiopia and Djibouti will preside over the announcement on Thursday of a joint project, says information posted by the Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was welcomed by Djiboutian President Ismael Omar Guelleh upon arrival in Djibouti this morning.

“Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Djibouti and was welcomed by Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. The two leaders will preside over the announcement of a joint project aimed at strengthening economic ties between Ethiopia and Djibouti,” the office says in a post of X.

Ethiopia and Djibouti maintain a vital, close partnership built on deep economic, infrastructure, and security ties.

Djibouti serves as the primary maritime gateway for landlocked Ethiopia, handling roughly 90% to 97% of Ethiopia's imports and exports.

Both nations jointly utilize and work on upgrading the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, connecting landlocked Ethiopia directly to the Port of Djiouti.