Addis Ababa: The valor Ethiopia’s Kagnew Battalion Force showed in Korea in its peacekeeping mission demonstrates the commitment of Ethiopia in ensuring global peace, Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atskeselassie said.
The minister made the remark at the 73th year anniversary of Ethiopia’s participation in the Korean peacekeeping mission today.
FM Taye said on the occasion that “we have to honor the veterans who had participated in the peacekeeping mission and document their stories.”
According to him, Ethiopia’s contribution toward ensuring Korea’s peace has consolidated the relationships between the two countries.
The contribution of Ethiopia at the time also showed the virtue of our people, he added.
South Korea Ambassador to Ethiopia Jung Kang said on his part that the price Ethiopia paid for Korea’s peace is unforgettable.
The ambassador noted that price paid in blood has laid the foundation for the strong bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Korea.
Families of Ethiopian Korean war veterans and
other invited guests attended the commemoration organized by Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency