DPM and FM Demeke Mekonnen confers with FMs of several countries

Addis Ababa, February 16, 2023 (FBC) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, held discussions today with foreign ministers of several countries.

On the sidelines of the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, DPM and FM Demeke discussed with foreign ministers of Gambia, Malawi, Tunisia, Libya and the acting foreign minister of Gabon Mamadou Tangara, Nancy Tembo, Nabil Ammar, Najla Elmangoush and Hermann Immongault respectively.

During the deliberations, DPM and FM Demeke briefed the aforementioned foreign ministers on current affairs and ways of further expediting the longstanding and multifaceted relations between Ethiopia and their respective countries.

Regarding the peace process Demeke said the Government of Ethiopia is focused on the implementation and consolidation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in tandem with rehabilitation and reconstruction of the areas affected by the conflict.

The foreign ministers also vowed to further strengthen the multifaceted diplomatic relations and support Ethiopia on multilateral venues.

They also emphasized the fact that Ethiopia’s peace and development is Africa’s peace and development, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.