Ethiopia to restructure consular missions to various countries

Addis Ababa, September 14, 2021 (FBC) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen announced restructuring of consular mission representing it in various countries of the world.

The Deputy Premier said the restructuring will be conducted in line with detailed survey studies underway.

He stated that the Foreign Affairs Ministry has been undertaking a wide range of reform activities in a bid to enhance its efficiency.

“Changing the country’s diplomacy landscape is an important matter to readjust and enhance Ethiopia’s acceptance at the global stage in the ever evolving modern diplomatic mission.”

Survey studies that have been conducted by the Ministry over the last six montsh have been suuccesfully concluded, and their findings will be applied to the restructuring works and other key activities, he said while addressing the ten days training arranged for diplomats.

The training aims at transforming the overall diplomatic landscapes of the nation so as to enhance the national interest of Ethiopia in the international arena.