Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa and Foreign Affairs State Minister Birtukan Ayano have held discussion with their German and Italian counterparts in Rome, Italy.
Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa held talks with State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany Jochen Flasbarth.
The officials held the bilateral talks on the sidelines of the United Nations Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment being held in Rome.
Ethiopia’s effective work on agricultural development was raised during the discussion and views exchanged on how Germany can work with Ethiopia in agriculture.
Recall that Germany has been providing various support in modernizing Ethiopia’s agricultural activities.
Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs State Minster Birtukan Ayano has held discussion with her counterpart Edmondo Cirielli.
During the discussion, both sides have expressed their determination to further consolidate the long-standing diplomatic relations between the countries.
Birtukan said on the occasion that Ethiopia wants to further strengthen its all-round cooperation with Italy.
She also appreciated the government of Italy for the work that it is doing to strengthen ties with Ethiopia.
Italy Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli said on his part that his country has a desire to strengthen economic cooperation with Ethiopia.
He also pointed out that Italy is committed to working together with Ethiopia in fighting terrorism and preventing illegal immigration.
Cirielli also said Italy’s support for the effort to attain lasting peace in the Horn of Africa will further be strengthened.
The discussion between the focused on strengthening the relations between the two countries.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency