- Jul 12, 2018
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"Then that would put us at $1.6-billion total," the Ambassador said, somewhat feeling like a saleswoman. "But before you write a check, there is something else I wanted to discuss with you... I think that our governments have, so far, worked together. In the negotiations with Eritrea, the State Department believes that your government showed itself to be a level-headed and reasonable player on the international stage. The White House is interested in expanding the relationship between our countries. I have been asked to request that the United States be allowed to establish a military base in this area," she said as she took out a printed map from her briefcase (12.892388, 42.896018).
"Having a military base near the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be strategically important for the United States. Not only that, but it give us an avenue to work together militarily in joint-trainign exercises and give the United States a point of focus to help defend Ethiopia, and its new territories, if they were ever under threat," she said.
"The primary focus of this facility would be for naval assets, possible with a landing strip and moderately-sized ground base contingent. Do you think this is something that your government would be willing to consider?" she asked.
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"Having a military base near the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be strategically important for the United States. Not only that, but it give us an avenue to work together militarily in joint-trainign exercises and give the United States a point of focus to help defend Ethiopia, and its new territories, if they were ever under threat," she said.
"The primary focus of this facility would be for naval assets, possible with a landing strip and moderately-sized ground base contingent. Do you think this is something that your government would be willing to consider?" she asked.
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