ADDIS ABABA— Foreign Affairs Minister Gedu Andargachew yesterday consulted with Edward Xolisa Makaya, Ambassador of South Africa to Ethiopia, on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On the occasion, Gedu hailed the longstanding multifaceted cooperation between Ethiopia and South Africa.
Noting the existing fertile condition for collaboration in investment, trade, tourism and other economic arenas provided by the Home Grown Economic reform, Gedu invited the South African side to take part in the privatization schemes of public enterprises in Ethiopia.
The Foreign Minister has also brought to the forefront the issue of Ethiopians residing in South Africa and explained the importance of ascertaining their dignity, safety and reasonable working and living environment as it would be mutually advantageous to do so.
The South African Ambassador on his part appreciated the relations between the two countries in the fight against Apartheid.
He also emphasized on the need of further strengthening bilateral relations, especially at political level, and consolidating the joint Ministerial Commission which is vital to promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
January 2020 The Ethiopian Herald
BY STAFF REPORTER
