As we usher in a new year, the Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa extends its warmest greetings to the Ethiopian people. Reflecting on the past year, we have numerous reasons to celebrate the deepening friendship between Brazil and Ethiopia and our significant strides towards shared prosperity.
A notable highlight was President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s state visit to Ethiopia last February. This visit symbolized the strengthening ties between our nations and underscored Brazil’s recognition of Ethiopia’s strategic importance on the global stage. President Lula’s visit not only reinforced our bilateral relations but also highlighted Brazil’s dedication to fostering closer cooperation and mutual support.
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We also take this opportunity to celebrate Ethiopia’s recent accession to the BRICS and its commitment to contributing actively as a new member of this important international forum. This achievement is a shared victory for the government and people of Ethiopia, showcasing the country’s growing influence and presenting substantial opportunities of collaboration between the members of the group.
For many years, Brazil and Ethiopia have collaborated across various fields, including trade, investment, and development cooperation. A particularly promising area of future collaboration is in agriculture, in which we are set to expand our already existing engagement through technical cooperation projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security for our nations.
As we celebrate the Ethiopian new year, let it remind us of the opportunities and challenges ahead, and at the same time inspire us to continue working together, building bridges of friendship between our countries. May this New Year bring peace, happiness, and continued progress to Ethiopia and its people!
[Happy New Year. I wish the new year to be a year of peace, success, and prosperity.]
BY JANDYR FERREIRA DOS SANTOS (Ambassador of Brazil to Ethiopia)
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2024
