UK Parliament Members Hold Discussion with Ethiopian Counterpart

Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee of the House of Peoples’ Representatives today held discussions with delegation of UK parliament members with a view to strengthen parliamentary relations.

Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee Chairperson, Ambassador Dima Negawo said the main objective of the meeting is to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.

He added the countries have established diplomatic relation, dating back to the 19th century; and since then, the two countries have been enjoying excellent relation.

The chairperson noted that UK wants to strengthen relation with Ethiopia as they are revitalizing relation with many countries after withdrawal from EU membership.

He further explained that member of the parliament of the HPR has been participating in various parliamentary meetings where it is membership to build the image of the country and contribute to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy.

Member of the UK Parliament, Robin Millar said it has been a wonderful welcome and a wonderful privilege to visit Ethiopia and have a chance to learn about this great nation’s history, opportunity and the challenges facing this country.

“It is wonderful to meet the chairman and talk about the ways to strengthen links; things that we have in common, the opportunity of building our historic relationship and to see how we can work and look increasing communication between the parliaments,” he said.

The MP added that we will take back the invitation to speaker of the house of parliament of UK to have a conversation with his counterpart, speaker of the HPR.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency