Day: May 26, 2023

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Chinese Vice President Meets Ethiopian Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs

A Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen in Beijing on Friday.

Noting that China and Ethiopia are comprehensive strategic partners of cooperation, Han expressed appreciation to Ethiopia for resolutely supporting China in safeguarding core interests.

China also firmly supports Ethiopia in consolidating unity and peace and realizing economic recovery, Han said, according to Xinhua.

The Vise President has also stated that China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to jointly build a Belt and Road of high quality, expand practical cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges.

Demeke expressed his appreciation for China’s strong support for Ethiopia in restoring peace and responding to challenges, adding that Ethiopia is willing to actively participate in the implementation of China’s important initiatives.

Ethiopia regards China as an important partner in achieving its independent development goals, hopes to continue to receive China’s support in areas including post-war reconstruction and economic development, and welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in Ethiopia, Demeke said.\

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen is in Beijing on an official visit to China.

The visit of Ethiopian government high level delegation by Demeke is to consult with the Chinese authorities on how to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership between the two countries.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Ethio-China Strategic Cooperation Yielded Tangible Results: Chinese Vice President

Vice President of China, Han Zheng stated that the Ethio-China comprehensive and strategic cooperation partnership has yielded tangible results.

He made the statement today during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen in Beijing.

The Chinese Vice President said that Demeke’s visit will provide a better opportunity to strengthen Ethiopia-China relations.

He also stated that China will provide the necessary assistance to Ethiopia’s efforts to consolidate peace and rebuild infrastructure.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke for his part thanked China for its comprehensive support.

Demeke also praised China for taking principled positions in international fora by supporting Ethiopia over the last three years.

He said it is critical to strengthen bilateral relations and collaborate on international issues.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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IGAD to Continue Working Towards Inclusive Sudanese-led, Sudanese-owned Long-lasting Peace: Spokesperson

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development will continue working with Sudanese stakeholders towards an “inclusive Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned sustainable and long-lasting peace”, IGAD Executive Secretary Spokesperson Nuur Mohamud Sheekh said.

The spokesperson told the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) that IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu has been actively involved in promoting peace and stability in the country.

IGAD was the first multilateral organization to convene and engage with the parties, he noted.

The IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government convened at the request of Workneh on the 16th of April and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged the parties to engage in dialogue to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

The assembly appointed three sitting heads of state to lead the mediation effort, Sheekh said, adding that “this is unprecedented in mediation diplomacy.”

Moreover, the spokesmen stated that IGAD is seized with the situation and monitoring the situation in Sudan closely.

According to him, the authority is engaging with other multilateral organizations and applying the necessary diplomatic channels to engage with external actors and promote peaceful solutions to secure a sustainable ceasefire and cessation of hostilities as a matter of priority.

He further pointed out that IGAD will continue working with Sudanese stakeholders towards an inclusive Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned sustainable and long-lasting peace.

IGAD’s main objective is to promote regional cooperation and integration in various areas, including peace and security, economic development, and environmental sustainability, the spokesperson underscored.

Above all, IGAD is working with its member states by developing frameworks to prevent conflicts in the region.

“These include supporting democratic and inclusive governance, promoting economic development and regional integration, and strengthening the capacity of national and regional institutions to prevent and manage conflicts.”

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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