By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Djibouti, June 23, 2026 – Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali after his Prosperity Party won the June 1 legislative election.
In a congratulatory message on Monday, Guelleh wished Abiy success, saying the result reflected broad support among Ethiopians for the ideals and programme of the Prosperity Party.
“The largely dominant score that led to this new electoral victory is the perfect illustration of the majority support of your compatriots for the ideals, ambitions and values that define your political formation,” Guelleh said in the message, according to the Djiboutian News Agency.
Guelleh said the party’s victory and Abiy’s expected return as head of government would provide new momentum for Ethiopia’s development agenda.
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He said the result could support Abiy’s efforts to advance sustainable development in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is one of Djibouti’s most important economic partners and relies heavily on Djibouti’s ports for access to international trade routes. Political stability in Ethiopia is therefore closely watched in Djibouti, where transport, logistics and port services are central to the economy.
Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa’s most populous country, also plays a central role in regional politics, trade and security, making its elections important beyond its borders.
Djibouti and Ethiopia maintain close political and economic ties, with cooperation between the two countries seen as important for regional trade and stability in the Horn of Africa.