H.E. Mr. Adem Farah paid a courtesy call to H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre H.E. Sheikh Adam Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

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A High-Level Ethiopian delegation led by H.E. Mr. Adem Farah, Vice President of Prosperity Party, along with H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of Foreign Affairs and other higher officials also paid a courtesy call to H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia and H.E. Sheikh Adam Mohamed Nur Madoobe, Speaker of the House of People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia.

During the deliberations, ways and means of enhancing security, trade and people-to-people relations between Ethiopia and Somalia were discussed.

The High-Level Ethiopian delegation led by Honourable Adem Farah, Vice President of the Prosperity Party, and former Speaker of the House of Federation arrived in Mogadishu,for a working visit to Mogadishu, Somalia.

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The High-Level Ethiopian delegation led by Honourable Adem Farah, Vice President of the Prosperity Party, and former Speaker of the House of Federation arrived in Mogadishu, 05 April 2023 for a working visit to Mogadishu, Somalia.

Upon arrival at Aden Ade International Airport, the delegation was warmly received by H.E. Abshir Omar Jama, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The delegation held a meeting with H.E. Abshir Omar Jama and discussed bilateral and regional issues of common interest. Both sides exchanged views on how to strengthen the existing cooperation, which anchors on various areas, particularly on security and commerce fields.

H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with H.E. Agostino Palese, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia today (04 April 2023).

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with H.E. Agostino Palese, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia today (04 April 2023).

H.E. Demeke briefed the Ambassador on current affairs with emphasis on the implementation of the peace agreement, the national dialogue process and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. He also highlighted the humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and reconstruction operations.

Ethiopia and Italy need to work closely to bolster longstanding ties on bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual concern.

Ambassador Palese said, Ethiopia is a lynchpin of regional peace and stability. He reaffirmed the commitment of his government to advance multifaceted relations on common issues both at bilateral and multilateral venues.

DPM & FM H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, bade farewell to the outgoing Angolan Ambassador to Ethiopia.

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, bade farewell to the outgoing Angolan Ambassador to Ethiopia, H.E. Francisco Jose De Druz, this morning (04 April 2023).

H.E. Demeke thanked Ambassador Fransisco for his crucial contributions to expanding the relations between the two sisterly countries during his tenure.

Ambassador Francisco, on his part told the H.E. Demeke, there is an increasing interest among Ethiopian businesses to explore opportunities in Angola.

H.E. Mesganu Arga, earlier today (03 April 2023) received a UK parliamentary delegation led by Rt. Hon. Laurence Robertson at office.

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mesganu Arga Moach, earlier today (03 April 2023) received a UK parliamentary delegation led by Rt. Hon. Laurence Robertson at office.

During the deliberations, the State Minister briefed the delegation on current affairs and called on them to help advance Ethiopia-UK ties in inter-parliamentary cooperation, trade, economic cooperation, investment, and infrastructural development.

While capitalizing on cooperation on regional and global matters of mutual importance, Ambassador Mesganu also urged the MPs to expedite the support of the British Government in the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of the Federal Government in Northern Ethiopia.

The parliamentarians also vowed to further strengthen the longstanding relations between the United Kingdom and Ethiopia in the aforementioned areas.

Rt. Hon. Laurence Robertson is a Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England and UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Angola, Zambia with the addition of Ethiopia.

H.E. Ato Demeke Mekonnen hosted an #Iftar dinner for all members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations.

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His Excellency Ato Demeke Mekonnen HASSEN, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia hosted an Iftar dinner for all members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations based in Addis Ababa on 31 March 2023 at the Skylight Hotel.

IGAD has recognized Commissioner General Demelash GebreMichael of the Ethiopian Federal Police.

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The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) has recognized Commissioner General Demelash GebreMichael of the Ethiopian Federal Police for his outstanding contribution to the peace and security of the region.

H.E. Dr. Workneh, the Executive Secretary of IGAD presided over the recognition ceremony on 30 March 2023 at the IGAD Headquarters in Djibouti.

Commissioner General Gebremichael is in Djibouti to expedite the cooperation between the police forces of Ethiopia and Djibouti, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2021.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between the Ethiopian Federal Police and the Djibouti National Police Force in the fields of police personnel training and border security preparedness.

During a meeting with Dr. Workneh, CG Demelash stressed the importance of conducting joint operations along the common border to combat transnational crimes such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and the trafficking of illicit arms and drugs that undermine the peace, security, and socio-economic interests of the Horn of Africa and beyond.

To this effect, the two countries’ police forces established a Joint taskforce that will be responsible for coordinating and leading joint cooperation at identified three Operations Centers along the common border where the Joint border monitoring units will be stationed.

The Ethiopian Federal Police and Djibouti National Police Force presented a proposal on the technical and material support required for the units to perform their respective operations along the common border prepared by the taskforce to the Executive Secretary.

Dr. Workneh reiterated the need to combat crimes, security threats, and other illegal activities, including human trafficking, illegal arms smuggling, money laundering, and the movement of anti-peace elements. He pledged to support the taskforce in securing the peace in the HoA.

The CG also met with the Chief of Staff of the National Gendarmerie, Colonel Zakaria Hassan Aden, during his visit to Djibouti’s International School for Advanced Training in Judicial Policing.

H.E. Ambassador Meles Alem, delivered the bi-weekly press briefing of the Ministry earlier this morning (30 March 2023).

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The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Meles Alem, delivered the bi-weekly press briefing of the Ministry to Addis-based members of the media corps earlier this morning (30 March 2023).

In his presser, he principally addressed current affairs at home as well as regional and international foreign policy priorities of Ethiopia.

He told the journalists, the international community is supportive of the painstaking efforts of the Government in bringing about peace and stability as well as effecting economic development.

Speaking of the ongoing peace consolidation process in Ethiopia, the Spokes said, the Government of Ethiopia is undertaking measures towards cementing the dividends of peace including delisting of TPLF from the terror-list.

Many investors and tourists are flocking to Ethiopia in following the cessation of hostilities in Northern Ethiopia and other key steps of the government to ensure there is durable and lasting peace in the country.

He also said, Ethiopia-US relations are improving. As a result, he noted, an Ethio-American Business Forum will be held next month, which was unthinkable six months ago.

On the subject of citizen-focused diplomacy, Ambassador Meles told members of the fourth estate, the Government of Ethiopia has voluntarily repatriated 125 nationals over the year, who were in dire living conditions in Saudi Arabia.

In this regard, he urged the public to beware of the allure of human traffickers and work closely with the Government to curb the crisis from the source and end the suffering of our hapless nationals overseas.

He also gave a brief highlight of the weekly diplomatic engagements of Excellencies Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen and State Ministers Ambassador Mesganu Arga and Ambassador Birtukan Ayano.

At the end of his briefing, the Spokesperson responded to questions raised by reporters from various media houses based in the Capital.

The President of the Union of the Comoros and Chair of the African Union, H.E. Azali Assoumani arrived Addis Ababa.

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The President of the Union of the Comoros and Chair of the African Union, H.E. Azali Assoumani, arrived in Addis Ababa on the evening of 29 March 2023 for a working visit to Ethiopia and the African Union Commission.

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

H.E. Ambassador Birtukan Ayano and Deputy Director General of NISS inked the MoU.

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Birtukan Ayano and Deputy Director General of NISS, H.E. Taser Gebre-Egziabher inked the MoU.

On the occasion, Ambassador Birtukan said the MoU is a significant document that will advance collaboration on information exchange, capacity building and other operational issues between MFA and NISS. She also stressed the urgent need to translate it into action.

Mr. Tazer also echoed the fact that the MoU will enhance coordination mechanisms and cooperation between the diplomatic and intelligence sectors.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (29 March 2023).