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Mr Getachew hints at another potential role. He shows me how the Addis-Djibouti line lies close to Ethiopia's border with Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but has not been recognised internationally.
There has long been talk of linking Ethiopia with Somaliland's underused and underdeveloped Berbera port, which is 854km by road from Addis Ababa.
Africa ports
Ethiopia would then have an alternative to Djibouti, which is one of the world's most expensive ports and is becoming ever-more congested due to the increased demands of Africa's fast-growing economies.
'Win-win'
A railway could also bring wealth to Somalis, suggests Mr Getachew. Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa, and has rich fish stocks. But Somalis are not keen on eating fish.
"Ethiopians have two fasting days a week when we only eat fish. As a landlocked country, we only have Nile perch and tilapia. As our economy grows, at about 10% a year, demand increases for more variety. This could be a win-win situation."
Worker on the Addis Ababa to Djibouti lineImage copyrightGetty Images
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The railway is expected to bring economic growth to the region
Constructing a rail link to Berbera would be a major challenge. This is mainly because Somaliland's ambiguous status means it would be difficult to secure vital international funding. But the territory is relatively stable, and, unlike in conflict-ridden southern and central Somalia, a railway line is unlikely to face threats of sabotage.
Somalia has several ports, and the potential for many more. It is possible to envisage rail lines linking Ethiopia and the Somali interior with ports all the way down the country, from Zeila in the north-east to Kismayo in the south.
This prospect for economic growth might serve as an incentive for the weak, sometimes directionless Somali government, and indeed foreign donors who have poured billions into the country since it fell apart nearly 30 years ago, often to little effect.
Perhaps the idea of a railway would spur on Somalis and their allies to drive out violent groups, including the al-Qaeda linked movement al-Shabab, which controls much of the country.
As one Ethiopian rail enthusiast put it: "Maybe Mr Getachew will be remembered not only as Ethiopia's Brunel but as a peacemaker for the entire region."
Once recognition happens. It's already in the master railway plan.
There has long been talk of linking Ethiopia with Somaliland's underused and underdeveloped Berbera port, which is 854km by road from Addis Ababa.
Africa ports
Ethiopia would then have an alternative to Djibouti, which is one of the world's most expensive ports and is becoming ever-more congested due to the increased demands of Africa's fast-growing economies.
'Win-win'
A railway could also bring wealth to Somalis, suggests Mr Getachew. Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa, and has rich fish stocks. But Somalis are not keen on eating fish.
"Ethiopians have two fasting days a week when we only eat fish. As a landlocked country, we only have Nile perch and tilapia. As our economy grows, at about 10% a year, demand increases for more variety. This could be a win-win situation."
Worker on the Addis Ababa to Djibouti lineImage copyrightGetty Images
Image caption
The railway is expected to bring economic growth to the region
Constructing a rail link to Berbera would be a major challenge. This is mainly because Somaliland's ambiguous status means it would be difficult to secure vital international funding. But the territory is relatively stable, and, unlike in conflict-ridden southern and central Somalia, a railway line is unlikely to face threats of sabotage.
Somalia has several ports, and the potential for many more. It is possible to envisage rail lines linking Ethiopia and the Somali interior with ports all the way down the country, from Zeila in the north-east to Kismayo in the south.
This prospect for economic growth might serve as an incentive for the weak, sometimes directionless Somali government, and indeed foreign donors who have poured billions into the country since it fell apart nearly 30 years ago, often to little effect.
Perhaps the idea of a railway would spur on Somalis and their allies to drive out violent groups, including the al-Qaeda linked movement al-Shabab, which controls much of the country.
As one Ethiopian rail enthusiast put it: "Maybe Mr Getachew will be remembered not only as Ethiopia's Brunel but as a peacemaker for the entire region."
Once recognition happens. It's already in the master railway plan.
@Canuck ur right this guy is a lander portraying himself as an Ethiopian lol how low must ur life be to pretend to be a habesh to talk shit about Somalia?
That what i was saying, but @Prince Abubu denis it every time@Canuck ur right this guy is a lander portraying himself as an Ethiopian lol how low must ur life be to pretend to be a habesh to talk shit about Somalia?
I'm Ethiopian, what makes you think I'm from Somaliland? I just support Somaliland independence in order to stabilize the region.That what i was saying, but @Prince Abubu denis it every time
I will believe you when you pass the test the other ethiopian asked you to answer. Until then goodby my somali (most likely isaaq) brother.
El padrone
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bro do you even politics?
Sland is building relationship with the world with economic and human development as priority, the ictiraaf can wait hundred years but we gotta eat first and arabs have the money!
Arab sland relations are alltime high with the recent leasing of the very strategic berbera port and military base. not to mention the loyalty shown by siding with the UAE/s.arabia in GCC crisis.
El padrone
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This is why ethiopia is our "Walaalaheena"! loyal and considerate.
come here sxb
Also Im very fond of the ethio PM desalegn visionary plans for horn africa union competing with world powers like the EU and brics.
Tell me one country they built?
El padrone
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sxb who said they build countries?
we all know british and US oil corporatea built the wealth of this arabs.
the point is this countries are starting to wake up to globalisation and trying to divrsify ther economies away from oil revenues to foreign direct investment.
If you are aware the GCC esp UAE and s.arabia have sovereign wealth funds worth billions of dollars.
this funds invest in economic infrastructures in developing countries such as ports, airports, roads, and other potential sectors which all drive the economic development and wellbeing of their citizens.
Why are you opposing Sland pursuing self reliance and development?
Weak attempt at playing into silly sentiments. The OP suggested that Arab recognition will benefit SL and I pointed out that it won't change much. The relationship between the two is at all time high, despite the lack of recognition. Let me entertain your idea. The Arabs will build few roads in exchange for the Berbera port. What else are you going to give them in exchange for more development?
Since you admitted Arabs suck at nation building, can you tell me a billion dollar invest arabs made that benefitted them but also developed the other country? Can you point out an Arab best practice, or will Sland be their first best practice?
El padrone
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Oh you are MJ? Walahi i thought you were an honest ignorant, but i see you are trying to derail the thread with null and void points.
We dont expect recognition from arabs but hypothetically speaking if they do this is the benefits, the most important imo;
-Sland will attract more FDI,
-We will be on the map. (Cat wait to laugh at yo face)
PS: as we learned from s.sudan and already recognized countries in the world, recognition itself doesnt build a country. its their leaders and citizens drive that built a great countries.
matter of fact, sland ppl are very patriotic, preserved for 26 years without giving up and built this country tirelessly with their blood and sweat.
Somaliland wey duushay, samada dusheediyo xidigahay usocdaashee, soona noqon mayse, ninkii sugayow samir!!!
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