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By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Djibouti, 17 November 2025 — Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has received the Letters of Credence from two newly appointed ambassadors representing Ethiopia and Japan, officially marking the start of their diplomatic missions in the country.
The two diplomats — Legesse Tulu Adera of Ethiopia and Okochi Akihiro of Japan — will serve as their countries’ Permanent and Plenipotentiary Representatives to Djibouti, with residence in the capital.
During the ceremony at the Presidential Palace, both envoys expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across economic, security and regional platforms.
Ethiopia’s new Ambassador, Legesse Tulu Adera, said he was committed to reinforcing the “strategic partnership” between the two nations, highlighting shared priorities in sustainable development and collaboration within IGAD and the African Union.
He praised the longstanding cultural and historical ties between the two countries and underscored the importance of joint work on the Ethio-Djibouti Corridor, including port access, logistics, energy interconnections and railway operations.
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He also acknowledged Djibouti’s “key leadership role” in promoting dialogue and regional stability, noting Ethiopia’s intention to continue supporting these efforts.
Japan’s new ambassador, Okochi Akihiro, similarly welcomed the strong diplomatic relationship, recalling the cooperation built since the establishment of bilateral ties in 1978.
He highlighted areas of collaboration, including maritime security operations carried out by Japan’s Self-Defence Forces with Djibouti’s support, as well as partnerships in transport, energy, education and economic development.
President Guelleh welcomed both ambassadors and assured them of the government’s full support as they begin their assignments in Djibouti.
