The visit of Djiboutian Public Diplomacy Delegation a game-changer in taking people-to-people relations to the next level:: State Minister Amb. Birtukan

During a welcoming ceremony in honour of the Djiboutian Public Diplomacy Delegation in Sheger City on 04 July 2023, H.E. Amb. Birtukan Ayano, State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the historic trip shows that the thriving relation between Ethiopia and Djibouti is gaining traction. It is a a game-changer in taking our people-to-people relations to the next level, Amb. Birtukan added.

The driving force behind our active engagements is the political commitment of our leaders and the shared aspirations of our brotherly people, the state minister noted.

Welcoming the PD delegation, the Mayor of Sheger City, Dr. Teshome Adugna called for the establishment of twinning between the sisterly cities of Djibouti and Sheger City.

DPM and FM Demeke Receives Ethiopian Honorary Consul in Belarus

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, this morning received at his office, Ethiopia’s Honorary Consul in Belarus, Mr. Dmitry Lukashenko, of the Republic of Belarus.

H.E. Demeke warmly welcomed the Honorary Consul to Addis Ababa and expressed the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia for representing Ethiopia and its people with passion and commitment in the Eastern European nation. He told the latter, “You are out ambassador to Belarus”.

He said, it is high time that Ethiopia and Belarus strive towards strengthening bilateral ties, among others in the areas of investment, tourism, agricultural mechanization, and mining. We will do our level best to enhance Ethio-Belarusian relations, Mr. Demeke told Mr. Lukashenko.

Mr. Lukashenko, on his part, thanked the DPM and FM for graciously hosting him and vowed to further bolster the historical relations between the two countries. He also commended the recent development and positive changes in Addis Ababa.