President Taye attends COMESA Summit in Burundi
President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi on Wednesday to attend the 23rd of COMESA Heads of States and Government Summit, taking place on 31st of October 2024.
Upon President Taye and his delegation’s arrival at the international airport, President Ebariste Ndayishimiye and other high-ranking officials of Burundi welcomed president Taye and his delegation.
This year’s COMESA Summit theme is “Accelerating Regional Integration through the Development of Regional Value Chains in Climate Resilient Agriculture, Mining, and Tourism.”
Slovenia opens embassy in Ethiopia
With the aim of strengthening its relations with Ethiopia, Slovania officially opens its Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday 01 November 2024.
Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos (PhD) and Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajino opened the inauguration of the embassy.
FM Gedion welcomed by staff ahead of new tenure
The former Justice Minister, Gedion Timothewos (PhD) was appointed a week ago by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) as new Minister of Foreign Affairs. His appointment was approved by the House of Peoples Representatives this week.
Following the approval of his position, the leadership and staff of the ministry welcomed the new FM this week and wished his a successful tenure.
Premier Abiy discusses with South Sudan President’s Special Envoy
On Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) received Martin Elia Lemuro (PhD), Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir of South Sudan. The Special Envoy came to Ethiopia to deliver a message of President Salva Kiir to PM Abiy.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed on bilateral and regional issues.
After inaugurating the opening of the new embassy, FM Gedion and Slovania’s DPM and FM, Tanja Fajino discussed on strengthening diplomatic relations of their nations. Fajon reaffirmed her country’s commitment to enhancing diplomatic relations with Ethiopia.
FM Gedion said for his part that the opening of the embassy will play significant role in deepening ties between Ethiopia and Slovenia and bolsters collaboration within the European and African communities.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian Herald November 3/2024
