PM Najib Azmi Mikati says Lebanon values its long-standing relations with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, March 8, 2022 (FBC) – Consul General of Ethiopia Temesgen Oumer conferred with Najib Azmi Mikati, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon and exchanged views on the current situation in Ethiopia and regional issues, including ways to strengthening bilateral ties between the two sides.

During the meeting, Temesgen Oumer briefed the Prime Minister on the current developments in Ethiopia with reference to the path to peace and inclusive dialogue, humanitarian access and steps taken to address Human Rights violations.

The Consul General also took the occasion to explain about the commencement of initial power generation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and noted his government’s dedication to work with downstream countries based on equitable utilization of the waters of the Nile and through the ongoing AU facilitation on the tripartite negotiation.

The Prime Minister, on his part, appreciated the endeavor and current signals for peace and stability in Ethiopia and also stressed continuing the current process of negotiation taking the concerns among the three countries on the filling of the Dam.

He further noted that the Republic of Lebanon values its long-standing relations with Ethiopia.