China and Djibouti strengthen cooperation on security in response to threats in the Red Sea

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 collaborate with Djibouti and others to reduce tensions. Additionally, they discussed economic cooperation, encouraging Chinese investments in Djibouti, which is strategically located near key maritime routes. Djibouti hosts China's first overseas military base and facilities from several other countries, highlighting its strategic importance amid…