Category: Government Policy

Addis Ababa: State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga today received Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan, Ambassador Hussein Awad Ali Mohammed, in his office.

The two Ministers exchanged views on the bilateral ties of Ethiopia and the Sudan, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.

On the occasion, Sudanese Foreign Minister acknowledged Ethiopia’s significant role in Sudan’s comprehensive peace-making efforts and requested Ethiopia to play its vital role based on the historical and fraternal close partnership of the two countries.

Ambassador Mesganu reassured Ethiopia’s Commitment to peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Sudan recalling Ethiopia’s efforts to bring peace and stability to the sisterly nation of Sudan.

The State Minister further reiterated Ethiopia’s belief on an all-inclusive peace process owned by Sudanese and emphasized that all efforts should be Sudanese-led.

Following his recent appointment as Foreign Minister, Hussein Awad Ali Moham
med embarked on his tour, with Ethiopia being his first destination

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Nekemte this morning.

The premier is accompanied by Speakers of the House, Tagesse Chafo, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh , Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa.

The community warmly welcomed the premier and his deligation up on arrival at the newly built Nekemte airport.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: A demonstration was held in Nekemte town, in the East Wollega zone of the Oromia region today to support reform activities being carried in Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representative, Tagesse Chafo, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa and other high level government officials were present at the rally.

Participants of the rally gathered from four Zonal Administrations of the region at Nekemte stadium in large numbers and expressed their support and lauded the progress being made in various sectors over the past six years of the reform carried out by the government.

The participants have pledged to stand by the government in the efforts to realize national prosperity.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: The outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Zhao Zhiyuan expressed his hope for the continued deepening of the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership.

A farewell ceremony was held on Sunday night at the Ethiopian Airlines VIP Lounge for the departing Chinese ambassador.

High-level Ethiopian officials, including State Minister of Finance Semereta Sewasew, Oromia Region President Shimelis Abdisa, Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Protocol Director General Melaku Bedada, gathered to bid farewell to the ambassador and discussed the strong ties between the two nations.

In his parting remarks, the ambassador told ENA that he had worked hard to strengthening China-Ethiopia relations during his over three and half years tenure.

”Today, I am leaving for China to complete my mission. My feeling is very complicated. Everybody knows I have worked hard for Ethiopia and China-for bilateral relations-for more than three and half ye
ars.”

Ambassador Zhao emphasized his affection for Ethiopia and its people. ”I love Ethiopia. I love the people of Ethiopia. We all know that Ethiopia has great potential.”

He expressed his hope for the continued deepening of the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership. “I hope that our all-weather strategic partnership will further deepen.”

The ceremony underscored the enduring partnership between Ethiopia and China, and paves the way for continued collaboration in the years to come.

He thanked the government and friends from every communities for their support to his successful work in Ethiopia.

The contribution of the ambassador in strengthening the relationship between Ethiopia and China is commendable.

China’s support for Ethiopia’s membership to the BRICS family is also another landmark in the longstanding relations between Ethiopia and China that decorates the ambassador’s tenure in Ethiopia.

During the Ambassador’s tenure in Ethiopia, various development projects were completed wit
h the support of the Chinese Government.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Women are strongly encouraged to actively take part in the forthcoming inclusive national dialogue as they play significant role in consolidating the nation’s effort to ensure sustainable peace.

Ethiopia is about to commence an inclusive national dialogue in which all stakeholders can come together and speak about key national challenges to attain a common and lasting resolution.

The National Dialogue Commission is finalizing its preparations in identifying participants and discussion agendas in a meticulous process aimed at ensuring the inclusivity of the dialogue.

In this regard, the Commission is working to enhance women’s participation in the dialogue taking in to account the importance of their contribution to the process.

Taking this in to consideration, ENA approached three women who are from different occupations.

They said women, who represent half of the total population in Ethiopia, are crucial to the successful conduct of the dialogue. They also commended the ongoing efforts of t
he commission to make the dialogue all inclusive.

An expert of conflict situation monitoring at the Ministry of Peace, Tigest Hailemariam for her part stated that women’s participation in the national dialogue has a significant role for the success of the dialogue because women preach peace as they are the primary victims of conflicts.

Tigest advised all pertinent bodies need to come around the table to discuss on their common interests and bring shared solutions instead of trying to use force.

The national dialogue is the best opportunity for women to express their strong desire for peace, Tigist underlined.

A lecturer at the Addis Ababa University School of Journalism and Communication, Agaredech Jemaneh said women are the embodiment of peace as they possess the ability to foster unity within the family and the community.

Appreciating the efforts being made by the commission to encourage women actively participate in the dialogue, the lecturer said women need to engage themselves in the process.

Women
have the potential to provide their wisdom, Agaredech stated indicating that the upcoming national dialogue is a good opportunity to find concrete solutions for the challenges the country is facing.

Fatuma Hussen, head of women and youth sector at the Ethiopia Islamic Supreme Council said the national dialogue is key instrument to bring peace and sustainable development in the country stressing that women have the obligation to actively participate as they are the primary beneficiaries of sustainable peace.

She urged women to play their significant role in consolidating the nation’s effort to ensure peace by actively engaging in the process.

‘A woman can influence at least 4 men including her husband, brother, father and her son. If every woman can influence all these segment of the society at home not to involve in conflicts, conflict could be curtailed.’

Therefore, if we maintain peace at family level, we can maintain peace at the community level, peace can be ensured at national level at large as well,
she underlined.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has observed the 83rd anniversary of the Patriots’ Victory Day around Arat Kilo in Addis Ababa where the monument to commemorate the victory and the patriots erected.

The day was celebrated in the presence of President Sahle-Work Zewde, patriots, members of the National Defense Forces, representatives of the diplomatic community and government officials.

In 1941 Ethiopian patriots defeated fascist Italian aggressor and maintain the territorial integrity of the country and May 5th marked as the end of Italian aggression.

Patriots Victory Day is a national public holiday that marks the end of the Italian occupation and commemorates those who died during the occupation by honoring veterans of the resistance movement.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency