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Ethiopia PM Abiy: Eritreans Lost Assets Post-Secession
Ethiopia's PM Abiy claims Eritreans lost industrial capacity since secession, urging cooperation.
In brief
Ethiopia's PM Abiy claims Eritreans lost industrial capacity since secession, urging cooperation. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed states Eritrean cities and industries declined after secession, calling for neighborly development. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Eritrean Cities Decline
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Eritrean cities lost urban vitality since secession.
“Ethiopian cities were once thriving economic centers when Eritrea was part of Ethiopia.”
Industrial Capacity Loss
Eritrea had over 300 industries before secession, now significantly deteriorated.
“Eritrea had more than 300 industries during that period.”
Massawa and Assab Decline
Massawa has been emptied, Assab reduced to a ghost town since secession.
“Massawa has been emptied, while Assab has been reduced to a ghost town.”
Eritrean Government's Role
Eritrean government's failure to prioritize development caused decline and displacement.
“The Prime Minister attributed the situation to the Eritrean government's failure to prioritize development and institution-building.”
Path Forward
Good neighborliness and development cooperation are the viable path to resolve Eritrea's challenges.
“He stressed that friendship, good neighborliness and development cooperation remain the viable path forward.”
The one thing
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed states Eritrean cities and industries declined after secession, calling for neighborly development.
