China and Djibouti strengthen cooperation in security

China and Djibouti have agreed to enhance security cooperation in response to threats to maritime routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, exacerbated by Middle Eastern conflicts. This agreement was reached during a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Djibouti's Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar. They signed a memorandum to promote cooperation under China's Global Security Initiative and issued a joint statement on maintaining peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. Wang emphasized the need to address the repercussions of Middle Eastern conflicts on the region and expressed China's willingness to cooperate with Djibouti and other nations to reduce tensions. The meeting also highlighted economic collaboration, with Wang encouraging Chinese investments in Djibouti, leveraging its strategic location for trade. Djibouti hosts China's first overseas military base and facilities from several other countries, reflecting its strategic importance in…