Ethiopia, Djibouti Reaffirm Commitment to Further Strengthen Long-standing Ties

Ethiopia and Djibouti have reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen their long standing relationship and cooperation.

A high level delegation led by vice president of the Prosperity Party, Adem Farah along with the State Minister of Foreign affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga and other higher officials has paid a working visit to Djibouti.

The delegation has delivered a message sent from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti.

During their discussion, the two sides have reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen their long standing diplomatic, political, economic, social and cultural ties established on mutual benefit and trust.

The delegation has also held fruitful discussion with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and other regional issues of mutual concern.

During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary of IGAD, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu and deliberated current affairs and regional issues of utmost importance.

State Minister of Foreign affairs, Ambassador Mesganu affirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to exert efforts to address fundamental challenges of the region in partnership with IGAD.

According to Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti, the official visit of the delegation has demonstrated the strong commitment of the two countries to further bolster their diplomatic relations by ensuring peace, stability and development across the region.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency