New ambassadors of three countries present copies of credentials

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2021 (FBC) -Director-General for protocol affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Feisel Aliyi received today copies of the letter of credentials of the Ambassador designates of Canada’s, Israel’s, and Bangladesh’s to Ethiopia.

He warmly welcomed the ambassadors and said Ethiopia is keen to further strengthen its relations with their respective countries.

Ambassador Stephane Jobin of Canada on his behalf pointed out his commitment to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral ties of the two countries.

He expressed his interest to expand the vibrant political relationship to trade, investment and development issues as well.

The status of the humanitarian assistance in Tigray, the COVID-19 vaccination, and issues of economic development were discussed as well.

Ambassador of Israel, Aleligne Admasu, described the unwavering friendly relation between the two countries and the cultural and historical ties of the brotherly people.

The Ambassador vowed to enhance investment and Diaspora engagement between the two countries during his tenure.

The Director-General reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to work in the areas of irrigation, trade, technology, and knowledge transfer to further reinforce bilateral relations.

Nazrul Islam, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, on his part, expressed his commitment to further strengthen relations in economic diplomacy, investment, and trade.