The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie, met and held discussion at his office with European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Ms. Jutta Urpilainen .
During the meeting, President Taye briefed the Commissioner on current national, regional, and global issues of shared interest.
The President stated that the government is working with special attention to ensure food security and that encouraging results are being registered in the ongoing economic reforms.
He also stated that the support provided by the EU is essential, adding that the direct budgetary support that can be provided by the European Union should continue.
Commissioner Urpilainen, for her part, disclosed that the EU recognizes and supports the economic reforms undertaken by the Ethiopian government.
PM Abiy appoints new Ministers
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed new ministers for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Tourism
Accordingly Gedion Timothewos has been appointed as the Foreign Minister of Ethiopia. Similarly, the former Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), Hanna Araya-Selassie has been appointed as the Minister of Justice, replacing Gedion Timothewos.
The former State Minister of Government Communication Service, Selamawit Kassa has been also appointed as the Minister of Tourism.
African Nations urged to engage with Ethiopia to share peacekeeping experiences
A senior official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urged African nations to engage with Ethiopia to share experiences, as the country exemplifies leadership in peace and security matters.
ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Abdel-Fatau Musah said expressed his gratitude to the government of Ethiopia for hosting African Defense Ministers’ Conference in Addis Ababa.
He praised the country’s commitment to peace and stability, emphasizing the importance of such gatherings in strengthening regional cooperation.
Stating Ethiopia is a major troop-contributing country to both the United Nations and Africa, he said “We have known the role of Ethiopia in Somalia and in many other conflict zones, not only in Africa, but around the world.
“It is very important that the other countries of Africa can come here to share experiences with Ethiopia, because Ethiopia is a leader,” in this regard, he urged.
Mentioning Ethiopia is also the host of the African Union, which serves as the continental umbrella he said, adding “From all angles, it’s very important that people come here to learn from what Ethiopia has achieved in terms of peace and security.”
African military delegates hailed military professionalism and capabilities of Ethiopia
The delegates made the remark while visiting the Ethiopian Air Force (ETAF) headquarters and Bishoftu Automotive Manufacturing Industry.
Commending the visit, South African Defense Deputy Minister Bantu Holomiga highlighted that apart from training facilities, and promoting partnerships to ensure peace and security, Ethiopia is undertaking exemplary military professionalism, and infrastructural maintenance
