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Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Hailed as Key Driver of Regional Integration

Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Hailed as Key Driver of Regional Integration

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Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Hailed as Key Driver of Regional IntegrationThis 752-km electrified railway serves as a "practical example of successful... 03.08.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Hailed as Key Driver of Regional IntegrationThis 752-km electrified railway serves as a "practical example of successful regional economic cooperation," a factor crucial for economic integration, as emphasized by Ethiopia's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, during a panel discussion in Addis Ababa. Big Capacity Boost ComingThe Ethiopia-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) plans to boost the Chinese-built railway's annual freight capacity from two million tonnes to 6.2 million tonnes by 2027. This expansion could handle at least 25% of Ethiopia's total trade flow. A Trilateral Success StoryFinance Minister Ahmed Shide praised the Ethiopia-Djibouti-China partnership, calling the project a model of mutual benefit that will strengthen the ties between the nations for centuries. More Than Just TracksEDR CEO Takele Uma referred to the railway as a "lifeline" connecting the two countries not just through infrastructure but also through the hearts and minds. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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