- Addis Ababa warmly welcomes Chinese FM
Just 10 days following his official appointment as China’s new Foreign Minister Position on 30 December 2022, Qin Gang, had arrived in Addis Ababa on Monday 09 January 2023 to start his official visit to Africa. He made Ethiopia his first African destination since taking office.
During his visit to Ethiopia, the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Qin
Gang, held discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen. In addition he also attended the inauguration of the phase one Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) headquarters building in Addis Ababa.
PM Abiy welcomed Chinese FM, Qin Gang, at his office
I welcome to
Ethiopia Mr. Qin Gang, the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China. The relations between Ethiopia and China remains steadfast. We discussed to strengthen our bilateral relations and to work together for our shared strategic development goals and commitment to continental and global cooperation.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said after he discussed with China’s FM
“Situational changes will never change longstanding Ethio-China relations” Qin Gang
The Government of China is committed to strengthening and maintaining its all-weather friendship with Ethiopia in the face of changing international circumstances. Ethiopia and China should strengthen their ties in development cooperation, meet global challenges together, and jointly defend international justice.
China is working to further strengthen its ties with Africa and the practice that Chinese Foreign Ministers visiting Africa for the past 33 years reflects China’s determination to heighten its relation with Africa.
Qin Gang, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China
Deputy PM, FM Demeke praises China’s unwavering stance in favor of Ethiopia
China’s consistent and principled stance in global fora in favor of Ethiopia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is appreciable, he said.
“During our discussion with FM Qin Gang, I briefed him about the Pretoria Peace Agreement and its implementation status. I appreciate China’s continued support for peace and stability in Ethiopia. We signed Memorandum of Understanding to further enhance our cooperation on political and economic issues.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen said
The Ethiopian Herald January 14/2023
