
Djibouti Ports Corridor Road - DPCR
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Djibouti Ports Corridor Road - DPCR
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The official Twitter account of DPCR - Authority in charge of the exclusive management of corridor roads in #Djibouti











































Today, the signing ceremony of the Agreement establishing the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority was held at Djibouti Palace kempinski, in the presence of the Ministers of Transport of the respective countries, as well as the Ambassador of the European Union. This milestone follows the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Djibouti Corridor, also known as the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda (DESSU) Corridor, which took place last year. The establishment of the DESSU Corridor Authority marks a significant step forward, with tangible economic, logistical, and strategic impact for all four countries, strengthening regional integration, trade facilitation, and cross-border connectivity. H.E Hassan Houmed, Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment of Djibouti stated that : "The DESSU Corridor stands as a powerful reflection of the principles of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. It embodies “The Africa We Want”: an integrated continent where borders are no longer barriers that divide, but bridges that unite. Aligned with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), it further strengthens our strategic positioning within IGAD and COMESA. We are not merely building roads; we are building peace through economic interdependence. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Djibouti, and under the leadership of His Excellency President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, I wish to reaffirm our full commitment and determination to make the DESSU Corridor a global success and a model of regional integration for the entire African continent." H.E. Alemu Sime Fayisa (PhD)Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia stated: "Ethiopia is proud to stand as a co-architect of this transformative corridor initiative. The DESSU Corridor is not merely a transport route it is a strategic line for regional integration, economic advancement, and shared prosperity. It embodies our collective aspiration to build a seamless, efficient, and inclusive trade and logistics ecosystem across the Eastern and Horn of Africa. This connectivity will enable smooth movement of peoples, goods and services. As a land-linked nation, Ethiopia embraces its role as a connector linking our neighbors, South Sudan and Uganda, to the sea through the ports of Djibouti. This is not only a matter of geography, but a matter of responsibility and solidarity. We are committed to ensuring that no country in our region remains isolated from global trade networks. Our active participation in DESSU Corridor Authority reflects this commitment and our belief in the power of regional integration to unlock opportunities. Our national growth trajectory demands it. Ethiopia’s population is expanding rapidly, and our economy is poised to triple in size over the coming years. This growth compels us to work harder and smarter to strengthen our connectivity to global markets. A seamless logistics system is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. The DESSU Corridor is a testament to our resolve to meet this challenge head-on." Hon. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and transport of Uganda stated: "Let this signing be more than a formal ceremony. Let it be a commitment to implementation, accountability, and continued partnership with efficiency and sustainability. The real work begins now turning agreements into tangible progress for our people. Connecting our countries with roads, railways, better air connections should begin now. Seamless borders and removing Non- tarrif barriers (NTR) between our countries must be prioritized to make DESSU meaningful and beneficial to all of us." Hon. Lt. Gen. Rizik Zakaria Hassan Minister of Transport of South Sudan stated that: "Today marks a historical and remarkable day graced by the Political Will of the Stakeholders, as we gathered here for the signing of this Multilateral Agreement which will enhance the economic developments for the four nations of the Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda. The Republic of South Sudan needs quality and reliable infrastructures, as the nation is amongst the sixteen (16) landlocked countries in the African continent. Thus, South Sudan will benefit much from the realization of this corridor, once it is operationalized, as such, my focus upon return back home, will be the speedy ratification and domestication of the said treaty for the welfare of the Republic of South Sudan and the Region as well." Chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority in his address explained that "the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda Corridor Authority (DESSU), a strategic decision that fundamentally reshapes how our economies connect, trade, grow and open up the great lakes countries and land locked countries to the Red Sea. This corridor is an integrated economic system, designed to deliver measurable results. Linking the Port of Djibouti to Addis Ababa, Jimma, Boma, Raad, Kapoeta, Nimule, Gulu, and Kampala, the DESSU corridor establishes a continuous logistics chain from global maritime routes to inland production and consumption centers. The economic impact is direct and quantifiable. The corridor will significantly reduce logistics costs, shorten transit times, improve supply-chain predictability, and lower the cost of imports for households and industries. These efficiencies will translate into stronger export competitiveness, increased trade volumes, industrial development, job creation, and sustained GDP growth across the four countries." @omar_hadi @GovUganda @SouthSudanGov @ethiop_mot







🚧🚨 Aperçu des 60Km du chantier Galamo-Daguirou en cours d'achèvement à Dikhil.












