Together with H.E. Dan Jorgan, the Danish Minister for Global Climate Policy and Development Cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen had a discussion.
Demeke stated during the conversation that Ethiopia wished to deepen the two nations’ long-standing ties even more.
He went on to discuss Ethiopia’s actual efforts to slow down global warming, pointing out that in the past four years, billions of seedlings have been planted there as part of the National Green Legacy Initiative.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this initiative demonstrates Ethiopia’s steadfast dedication to achieving the global goal of a carbon-free environment.
Demeke also urged the parties involved to provide Ethiopia real support for its outstanding Green initiative.
Dan Jorgan, on his part, stated that his country is highly interested in cooperating with Ethiopia in mitigating climate change and he also expressed his country’s readiness to support Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative.
H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, conferred with H.E. Eamon Gilmore, the EU Special Representative for Human Rights.
During the discussion, Ambassador Mesganu Arga highlighted the significant progress made in finalizing the Transitional Justice Policy, which aims to provide a sustainable resolution to issues in Northern Ethiopia.
The policy focuses on establishing accountability, fostering peace, and enhancing overall security in the region.
The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, H.E. Eamon Gilmore, acknowledged Ethiopia’s commitment and emphasized the importance of the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.
He stressed the importance of transitional justice and accountability in ensuring lasting peace and stability.
Foreign Policy Advisor to H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Minister, H.E. Ambassador Taye Atske- Selassie briefed the envoys on the need to protect the national interests of Ethiopia with a better understanding of the global situation and to foster foreign relations predicated on forging consensus, friendship, cooperation and diversification of partnerships.
Diplomacy is a multi-stakeholder endeavour that requires seamless synergy and cooperation among key stakeholders to achieve key foreign policy priorities, Ambassador Taye stated.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga said, Ethiopia’s diplomats together with partners should champion an assertive diplomatic posture and heads of missions overseas ought to discharge their leadership duties in manner that is cognizant of major geopolitical dynamics.
Multiplying partnerships and alliances should also be the hallmark of Ethiopia’s foreign relations that is geared towards protecting and promoting our national interests, the State Minister stressed.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foriegn Affairs, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen said, consolidated diplomatic engagement at the headquarters and mission’s level is expected to advance Ethiopia national interests.
During the annual ambassadors’ retreat as part of the ongoing Diplomatic Week and Exhibition, DPM and FM Demeke briefed the heads of Ethiopian diplomatic and consular missions overseas on current affairs.
He said, heads of missions near and far are expected to protect our national interests through diversification of friends, combatting incendiary narratives through an all-rounded and inclusive diplomatic engagement.
Diplomatic excellence must be at the heart of Ethiopia’s ever-inclusive and diversified foreign relations in bilateral, regional, continental and international venues.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 27 JANUARY 2024
