UK pledges continued backing to Ethiopia’s dev’t aspirations

Addis Ababa January 10, 2023 (FBC) – The new UK ambassador to Ethiopia, Darren Welch, presented a copy of his letter of credentials to Ambassador Demeke Atnafu, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During their discussion, Ambassador Demeke said that the two countries should further strengthen ties in tourism, ICT, mining, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors.

According to MFA Ethiopia, Ambassador Demeke reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Ethiopian Government to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement.

Speaking about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, he reiterated Ethiopia’s stance to utilize the dam for development projects only.

Ambassador Darren Welch, on his part, his country would continue to be one of the leading countries supporting Ethiopia’s development endeavours, further pledging to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Over the centuries, Ethiopia and United Kingdom enjoyed close economic, diplomatic and cultural relations.

According to Ethiopian embassy in London, Great Britain was among the first countries to open an embassy in Addis Ababa, while Ethiopia was the first African country to establish an embassy in London. Both countries collaborate on many issues of mutual concern at the regional and global levels.

By: Yonathan Yoseph