The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in May 1963 by 32 African countries. The OAU was renamed the African Union (AU) on May 26, 2001. Ethiopia has always remained committed to the African Union and the ideals of Pan Africanism. Besides Emperor Haile Selassie’s essential contributions to the establishment of the OAU, Ethiopia persistently engaged in supporting African independence struggles and became one of the biggest troop-contributing countries to AU-led peacekeeping missions in Africa. We celebrate the 60th anniversary of the union this year, grateful and mindful of the union’s successful brokerage of the Pretoria Peace Agreement between the Ethiopian Government and the TPLF. Yes, “African Solutions to African Problems” is the way to address continental issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
All necessary preparations are being made to host the upcoming African Union Conference with greater success than the previous year.
Hotels, tour operators, and other tourism industry players, who are essential components to the event, should strive to make Ethiopia a top conference tourism destination by offering excellent services to AU summit participants.
In addition to being advantageous from a business standpoint, hosting the AU conference presents a chance to enhance the country’s image, which necessitates the best possible planning.
The upcoming African Union Conference is where Ethiopians will show their country’s potential in the field of conference tourism.
The ministry has prepared tour programs for the AU guests who will come to Addis Ababa to take part in the conference.
The AU Ministerial sessions and the Assembly will be held from February 15-19 in Addis Ababa.
Encouraging works have been done in defending the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia during the difficult times. The responses in terms of the interests of the country based on accurate information played a significant role in enabling the country to emerge successful. Ethiopia has also played a pivotal role in making Africa proud by realizing the principle “African solutions to African problems.”
Ethiopia has been expressing its position in various forums that a Red Sea Forum which does not include Ethiopia will not be effective. Currently the Ministry is working actively to strengthen the successful activities of citizen-oriented diplomacy, economic diplomacy, port use, and other diplomatic activities.
Encouraging activities have been carried out in enhancing the participation of the Ethiopia Diaspora in development endeavors,
including financial, humanitarian aid, remittances, among others. Moreover, the diaspora have played a crucial role in defending the sovereignty and interests of the country as well as providing financial support for the GERD.
The Ethiopian Herald February 4/2023
