Ethiopia has carried out remarkable diplomatic activities in bilateral and multilateral spheres in the first quarter of current fiscal year, according to the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Meles Alem briefed the media today on the various diplomatic activities that took place over the past three months.

The Spokesperson said the ministry has planned to diversify the diplomatic activities with a view to ensuring the national interest of Ethiopia during this budget year.

Accordingly, Meles mentioned that the diplomatic engagement carried out with USA, EU, G77+China, UN and other organizations over the past three months has brought fruitful results.

He further explained that discussion has been underway with the US government to further bolster trade, investment and development cooperation.

In addition, UK and Ireland are reactivating their bilateral relations with Ethiopia.

The fruitful bilateral and multilateral diplomatic activities with various countries, international organizations and institutions are among the victories registered over the state period.

He also stated that the European Union’s financial support to Ethiopia is a demonstration of diplomatic success recorded during the quarter year.

It is to be recalled that EU has launched 650 million euros multisector support program for Ethiopia recently. It was indicated during the occasion that the launch of the program is a concrete first step towards normalization.

The program will be implemented from 2024 to 2027 focusing on three priority areas: Green Deal, Human Development, and Governance and Peace-building.

The spokesperson also pointed out that countries like Croatia, Colombia and Nicaragua are showing their interest in opening their embassies in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency