DJIBOUTI CITY – In a significant step toward regional stability, the coast guard commanders of Somaliland, Yemen, and Djibouti met Thursday to formalize a collaborative security pact for the strategic waters of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The high-level tripartite summit, held at the Djibouti Coast Guard headquarters, centered on creating a unified strategy to combat maritime threats, counter external interference, and protect shared economic interests.
The officials—Admiral Ahmed Hure Hariye of Somaliland, Yemen’s Khalid Ali Mohamed Salah, and Djibouti’s Wa’ays Omar Boqore—collectively underscored the necessity of joint patrols and intelligence sharing to secure one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
In his remarks, Admiral Hariye outlined Somaliland’s strategic role in the region. “Our government is committed to leveraging robust cooperation with our neighbors to ensure these waters remain free from disruption and insecurity,” he stated.
Commander Salah of Yemen reaffirmed his forces’ readiness to defend the maritime zone. “We are prepared to confront any threat to the stability of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,” he said, highlighting the need for constant vigilance.
From the host nation, Commander Boqore framed the mission as a collective responsibility. “Our shared maritime borders demand close collaboration. Our objective is to transform the Red Sea into a universally safe and reliable zone,” he asserted.
The agreement builds upon existing information-sharing initiatives and follows other recent regional security dialogues, including a French-hosted conference in Djibouti.
This strengthened alliance marks a concerted effort by the three coastal states to take charge of their maritime domain, signaling a renewed resolve to ensure the security and stability of this crucial global thoroughfare.
