Ethiopia and Djibouti reached an agreement on the completion of a road that links the two countries

Ethiopia and Djibouti reached an agreement (23 March 2023) on the completion of a road that links the two countries. The 35 kilometer road between Galamo and Moloud will enable the smooth circulation of vehicles and cargo, enhancing transportation between the two countries.

The agreement ensures that the Galamo-Moloud road will be completed within a year, with appropriate payments being provided to the Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC).

The agreement was reached during the visit of H.E. Dr. Alemu Simie, Minister of Transport and Logistics to Djibouti. During the visit, Dr. Alemu met with Djibouti President H.E. Ismail Omar guelleh and President of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority Aboubaker Omar Hadi to speed up the completion of the project.