Addis Ababa: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has launched a book today that highlights major events of the country’s diplomacy from 1907 to 2023.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Meles Alem handed over a copy of the book to the seasoned Ethiopian Diplomat, Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis during the launching event held at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa.
On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen emphasized the need to highlight Ethiopia’s struggles to protect its interests and the role of its diplomats since the turn of the century.
The book is said to be an attempt to document the country’s diplomatic history, which will provide opportunities to continue doing what works, learn from mistakes, and correct course accordingly.
The book, written in Amharic, provides a bird’s-eye view on an array of issues, demonstrating the ups and downs in Ethiopian diplomacy since the establishment of the Foreign Ministry in 1907.
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milarly, Panel discussion is deliberate on achievement and challenges of Ethiopian diplomacy at the Science Museum in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen.
Speaking at the occasion, Demeke said experience sharing is instrumental to widen the country’s diplomacy in various spheres.
Ethiopia’s role in the establishment of the United Nations and other international organizations, and its firm stand to solve problems in a peaceful way were mentioned at the panel among the success stories of its diplomacy.
Our diplomatic efforts had been amplified by our forefathers and continue to be strengthened by this generation, Demeke said.
The deputy Prime Minister further stated that the panel discussion will help us a lot to have deep insight about Ethiopia’s diplomacy in the past and present.
The panel discussion was also attended by veteran diplomats, Ethiopian Ambassadors to various countries, foreign diplomats residing in Addis Ababa and other invited guests.
The event is p
art of grand Diplomatic Week and exhibition organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency