Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) visited Afar regional state last Saturday. During his visit to Afar, PM Abiy launched the Niin Lee Palm Spring Lodge project, which is part of the ‘Dine for generations’ initiative in Afar Region. The project is one of the seven tourism destination projects to be built through the third “Dine” initiatives of PM Abiy.
During his visit to Afar with his delegation, PM Abiy also officially launch summer wheat production in Dubti Woreda of Afar region. The community in Dubti Woreda has prepared to cultivate summer wheat on 8,000 hectares of land which is part of the national plan of the year to cultivate three million hactares of summer wheat this year.
Ethiopia, South Sudan agree to strengthen ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen visited South Sudan to deliver message of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President Salva Kiir. During his visit to Juba, DPM and FM Demeke discussed with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit.
During their discussion, both sides agreed to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and South Sudan. The parties have agreed to work together to build the necessary infrastructure to connect both countries.
Addis Ababa, Chuncheon mark 20th sisterhood anniversary
Addis Ababa city and South Korea’s Chuncheon city have marked the 20th anniversary of their sisterhood this week. Chuncheon city is one of the 24 sister cities of Addis Ababa.
The two cities enhance their relationships for the past 20 years and the two cities reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their cooperation. South Korea’s Chuncheon City Mayor, Yook Dong Han with his delegation visited Addis Ababa for an official working visit and mark the 20th anniversary of the two cities. The delegation discussed with Addis Ababa City Mayor, Adanech Abiebie.
During the visit, Chuncheon City has donated 2,000 books to Addis Ababa’s Abrehot Library.
Ethiopia, Venezuela FM’s discussion
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen received Yvan Gil Pinto, the Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The two sides discussed on bilateral and multilateral issues of common interest.
DPM and FM Demeke commended Venezuela for its principled and consistent support at multilateral forums. Both sides have agreed to commence Joint Ministerial Commission between the two countries.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian Herald November 5/2023
