The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MoFA) has organized a Diplomatic Week and Expo that showcases the 116 years journey of Ethiopia’s Diplomatic history. The Diplomatic Expo touches the major events and developments in the history of the diplomacy of Ethiopia.
President Sahle-Work opens Diplomatic week, expo
President Sahle-Work Zewde officially opened the Diplomatic Week and Expo of Ethiopia on Thursday afternoon. The expo organized at the Science Museum here in Addis Ababa is open for the public and will stay for the next 20 days.
During the event, President Sahle-Work stated that Ethiopia has a rich diplomatic history with historical achievements.
PM Abiy welcomed heads of AUC, IGAD at Wenchi Ecotourism
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) welcomed the African Union Commission (AUC)Chairperson,MoussaFakiMahamatand Inter Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary, Worknehgebeyehu (PhD) at Wenchi Ecotourism Center.
Wenchi is one of the three ‘Dine for Nation’ projects of the initiative launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. On Friday afternoon, heads of AUC, IGAD and other members of the diplomatic community arrived at Wenchi and upon their arrival there, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed the guests. Wenchi Ecotourism site was inaugurated yesterday and opened for visitors.
Welcoming guests of honor at the Diplomatic Expo
During the opening ceremony of the Diplomatic Week and Expo Guests of honor was warmly welcomed by the event organizer. The above picture shows DPM and FM DemekeMekonnen and State Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MisganuArega arriving at the Expo center on Thursday.
Senior government officials visiting Diplomatic Expo
Following the official opening of the Diplomatic Week and Expo by President Sahle-Work Zewde on Thursday afternoon, President Sahle-Work, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister DemekeMekonnen, Ministers, State Ministers and other senior government officials and diplomats visited the expo.
Panel discussion at the Diplomatic Expo
Panel discussion was part of the Diplomatic Week and Expo. The picture shows Senior Federal and State Government officials, diplomats and other participants attending the panel focusing on the history of Ethiopia’s Diplomacy.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian Herald January 14/2024
