Day: March 9, 2024

Realizing Ethiopia’s quest for seaport will enhance mutual benefits and trade ties in the entire region, President of Jigjiga University, Beshir Abdullahi Mohammoud said.

Addressing a panel discussion jointly organized by Jigjiga University and Institute of Foreign Affairs today, Beshir said Ethiopia’s quest to seapor is of paramoun imprtance to trade integration in the region.

Stating that Ethiopia’s obtaining of seaport is vital for countries in the region to work together for economic benefits, he further noted that seaport is important to reduce the high cost of export and import items and attract foreign investment.

Getting seaport for Ethiopia is also crucial to enhance trade activities especially in the eastern part of the country and benefit the people, the president said.

To this end, the university will carry out research and diplomatic activities for the realization of the country’s effort for seaport, he affirmed.

Presenting a paper at the panel discussion, Director General of Europe and Amer
ica Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Researcher at the Institute, Dareskedar Taye said that securing seaport is an existential matter for Ethiopia.

Stating that Ethiopia has plenty of reasons to get a seaport, he said, among others, geopolitical, natural, historical, economical, international laws and security issues.

In addition, countries which are landlocked and have seaports do not have equal voice on international stage, the director general said, adding that scholars need to play their role in the country’s effort for acquiring a seaport.

Inclusive diplomacy, discussion on win-win approach, working with regional and continental organizations, integrating the region with hydro power, engaging scholars and the media have enormous contribution for acquiring Ethiopia’s quest for seaport, he pointed out.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

WINDHOEK: The Swapo Party held an extraordinary meeting of its central committee on Saturday, which, according to Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was meant to carry on the party’s work following the death of its president, Hage Geingob.

The central committee, which is the ruling party’s highest decision-making body, convened for the first time following President Hage Geingob’s death early last month.

Nandi-Ndaitwah said Geingob demise left the Swapo Party with a leadership vacuum.

‘Our nation and the Swapo Party are poorer without the visionary leadership of comrade Geingob. We have lost a leader with an exemplary sense of duty and mission,’ she said.

However, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence that the former liberation movement will find a solution ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections later this year.

‘During difficult moments and pitfalls in our history, including the passing of Comrade Hage Geingob, which left us without a president, we, the rank and file of the Swapo Party,
have always been able to demonstrate cohesion, organisational integrity, and unity,’ she said.

The central committee was expected to consider the recommendations of the politburo, which met three times since Geingob’s death on the 4th of February to discuss the way forward.

‘In the process, some possible challenges that may have a bearing on our party on how to move forward without our president were identified. However, as tested leaders of the party, we must employ our political wisdom and willpower to overcome those identified challenges, thus enabling our party to fulfill its longtime mission of serving the Namibian people effectively and efficiently at all times,’ said Nandi-Ndaitwah.

She added that the rank and file of Swapo look up to the central committee, ‘which is the political centre that holds our party together to provide leadership and for the Swapo Party to remain more united and strong in the execution of our national responsibilities. I have no doubt in my mind that the central committee o
f the Swapo Party has the capacity and ability to do what is expected of it.’

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Realizing Ethiopia’s quest for seaport will enhance mutual benefits and trade ties in the entire region, President of Jigjiga University, Beshir Abdullahi Mohammoud said.

Addressing a panel discussion jointly organized by Jigjiga University and Institute of Foreign Affairs today, Beshir said Ethiopia’s quest to seapor is of paramoun imprtance to trade integration in the region.

Stating that Ethiopia’s obtaining of seaport is vital for countries in the region to work together for economic benefits, he further noted that seaport is important to reduce the high cost of export and import items and attract foreign investment.

Getting seaport for Ethiopia is also crucial to enhance trade activities especially in the eastern part of the country and benefit the people, the president said.

To this end, the university will carry out research and diplomatic activities for the realization of the country’s effort for seaport, he affirmed.

Presenting a paper at the panel discussion, Director General of Europe and Amer
ica Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Researcher at the Institute, Dareskedar Taye said that securing seaport is an existential matter for Ethiopia.

Stating that Ethiopia has plenty of reasons to get a seaport, he said, among others, geopolitical, natural, historical, economical, international laws and security issues.

In addition, countries which are landlocked and have seaports do not have equal voice on international stage, the director general said, adding that scholars need to play their role in the country’s effort for acquiring a seaport.

Inclusive diplomacy, discussion on win-win approach, working with regional and continental organizations, integrating the region with hydro power, engaging scholars and the media have enormous contribution for acquiring Ethiopia’s quest for seaport, he pointed out.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Ethiopia and Czech have growing interests to boost their cooperation on diverse areas, Czech’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Miroslav Kosek said.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Ambassador Kosek said Ethiopia and Czech have enjoyed longstanding diplomatic ties covering a range of areas, including, mining, hydrogeology and development cooperation.

Recall Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Czech Republic and held discussion in November last year with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.

Earlier, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala had also paid a three-day working visit to Ethiopia.

During their stay in Czech Republic, Prime Minister Abiy and his delegation visited sites with a view to expanding Ethio-Czech cooperation in agriculture, tourism and culture, among others.

In this regard, the ambassador noted that the exchange of visits by high level government officials between the two countries are pivotal to strengthen the existing relations and f
urther mutual cooperation.

‘Our two prime ministers discussed on concrete fields of possible cooperation and they found a lot of fields where both are interested to cooperate,’ he stated.

There is cooperation in the areas, like mining, hydrogeology and development, he said, adding it is necessary to expand the cooperation into other spheres.

Moreover, the ambassador elaborated the cultural exchange and sharing of experiences are important for a new chapter.

‘Both countries are very rich in culture, and it can be interesting for them. I would like to mention that there is a very nice idea to enhance the cooperation between two national museums.’

There are rich institutions and a lot of areas in both countries that we should identify and cooperate as there are growing interests on both sides, the ambassador added.

The ambassador said that preparation is underway to hold political consultations in Prague next month.

‘Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, we are preparing political con
sultation for late April in Prague. We will be more active and have a big interest from both sides for mutual cooperation as we can support Ethiopia in the same field.’

Speaking of his country’s commitment to Ethiopia’s development endeavors, Kosek said that Ethiopia is the priority, number one country, for the Czech development cooperation.

‘Our activities are going to protect the environment and support sustainable agriculture. We are trying to bring our knowhow and experiences because we have a bit different but from some point of view very similar experience with this topic,’ he pointed out.

Czech promotes comprehensive rural development, including agriculture, focusing on ensuring food security for the population, while protecting the landscape and managing land and forests sustainability.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has called for the strengthening of relations and cooperation with its Djibouti counterpart, the People’s Rally for Progress (RPP), so that the activities carried out to boost the good neighborliness, brotherhood, cooperation and mutual benefit of the people of the two countries could become successful.

Delegation head and PP Vice President Adem Frah made the remark at the 45th founding anniversary of the People’s Rally for Progress of Djibouti.

On the occasion, Adem stated that the Prosperity Party is the biggest party in Ethiopia with more than 14 million members.

In its program, the party has openly declared its commitment to development, peace, unity, solidarity and cooperation with neighboring countries and the international community, the vice president noted.

According to him, the People’s Rally for Progress has also demonstrated its determination to live with neighboring and the international community in peace and unity of peoples during the past 45 years o
f its existence.

The party has paid tremendous sacrifice under the leadership of People’s Rally for Progress, he stressed.

In this regard, Adem acknowledged the tireless efforts of the RPP led by President Ismail Omar Guelleh under whom Djibouti is showing tangible results.

‘We are witnessing that the country’s leadership under President Ismail has made Djibouti an important business center, an example of stability and a path of development. We also appreciate Djibouti’s cooperation with neighboring countries in projects that are important for the integration and mutual benefits of the Horn of Africa.’

Adem mentioned examples of infrastructures such as ports, railways and highways connecting Djibouti and Ethiopia.

‘The Prosperity Party believes that the interests of the Horn of Africa are interrelated and inseparable; and cooperation on that matter is blessed. The Prosperity Party also believes that what is important for Djibouti is important for Ethiopia, what is important for Somalia is important for E
thiopia or Kenya. And what is important for neighboring countries is important for Ethiopia. Thus, Ethiopia’s interests are important to all neighboring countries.’

In particular, Adem underlined that the Prosperity Party acknowledges Djibouti’s support and efficient service to Ethiopia.

PP believes that the economic, security, social and cultural relations between Ethiopia and Djibouti are exemplary and have never been affected by changes in governments and leaders of the two countries.

The vice president pointed out that PP is determined to promote relations and cooperation between the two countries.

‘We therfore call for the strengthening of relations and cooperation between PP and RPP. This will bolster the activities being carried out and successfully enhance the good neighborliness, brotherhood, cooperation and mutual benefits of the people of Ethiopia and Djibouti,’ he underlined.

Mentioning the results of joint achievements attained by countries over the past years, the vice president stressed th
e need for working together to overcome the challenges in the sisterly countries and the world.

In order to address these challenges, it requires perseverance and the principles and values that unite us such as freedom, justice, equality, support for the common good, fraternal cooperation, fostering innovation and sharing our resources, Adem underscored.

The vice president finally pledged that Prosperity Party will always stand by RPP and the people of Djibouti for common goals as well as visions.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

United Kingdom (UK) is keen to enhance its relationships with Ethiopia that are instrumental in taking the bilateral ties to a higher level of cooperation, said Ambassador Darren Welch.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, British Ambassador to Ethiopia Welch said the two countries have really enjoyed a strong bilateral relationship.

Mentioning a longstanding relationship between Ethiopia and UK, we have been good friend countries through the good times and the times that have been more difficult, Ambassador Welch revealed.

As the two countries have always a relationship of mutual respect and understanding, the ambassador underscored there have still been tremendous opportunities that would elevate the relationship stronger as we go forwards.

According to him, his country is seeking ways to engage in broad development cooperation with Ethiopia.

‘Next year, Ethiopia will be the UK’s biggest partner for development cooperation. We are looking to support a very strong sector business environment reforms, bri
nging more investment, more predictability and security for investors to the mutual interests of the two countries. We’re also going to be investing in Ethiopia’s broader development,’ he said.

The ambassador also pledged that his country is going to support Ethiopia and the government’s plans to strengthen education. Welch added UK will strengthen support in the health sector as well humanitarian assistance.

Commenting about the anticipated Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, he said UK is strong supporters of the national dialogue.

‘We think it’s really important that this great country in all of its diversity, finds a way to have a discussion about the future that it wants. And that is able to come to peace in all parts of the country,’ he noted.

Acknowledging Ethiopia as a strong country, the Ambassador stated that the diversity should be a source of greatest strength.

‘I really believe that when Ethiopia is entirely in peace, there will be nothing that could stop this wonderful country’ Welch un
derlined.

Historically, Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have enjoyed rich diplomatic relations covering a range of areas, including, but not limited to, trade, culture, education and development cooperation.

The two countries collaborate on a number of issues of common concern, forming a sound basis for their relations at the bilateral, regional and global levels, it was learned.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency