ADDIS ABABA (ENA)- State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mesganu Arga , yesterday conferred at his office with the Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service (EEAS), Rita Laranjinha.
During the course of the meeting, the State Minister noted that Ethiopia has a strategic partnership with the European Union and that it wants to further strengthen its comprehensive relations.
He also briefed the Managing Director on current developments in the Horn of Africa(HoA), according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Laranjinha, on her part said, the EU recognizes the significant role Ethiopia is playing in peace and stability in the HoA.
She stated that the European Union is committed to its relations with Ethiopia and assured that it will continue its support for the fight against terrorism in the region.
She further added that the European Union appreciates the fast economic growth that Ethiopia is showing and that the EU will work to further strengthen the link between companies in the EU member states and the Ethiopian business community.
Ambassador Misganu said that the economic reform has created a favorable environment for trade and investment and called on companies from EU member states to participate in Ethiopia’s key investment opportunities.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2024
