Day: July 2, 2024

Addis Ababa: The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has given confirmation to the Ethiopian Motorized Battalion as it is currently in unwavering position in terms of military personnel and weapons.

A delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force office in Nairobi, Kenya, is currently in Ethiopia to oversee the preparedness of Ethiopia’s motorized battalion that would be contributed to the force.

They conducted a pre-deployment verification and assessment forum in Bishoftu town in the Oromia region on Monday.

A readiness verification delegation led by Brigadier General Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, has today toured the motorized battalion base that Ethiopia has set up for the Eastern Africa Standby Force.

On the occasion, the director confirmed that the force prepared by Ethiopia is fully equipped with weapons and personnel, and is ready for duty, according to established standards.

He also emphasized that Ethiopia’s readiness underscores its commitment to peace
and security in the region.

Additionally, the director noted that the readiness assessment team will visit other member countries to make observations and highlighted Ethiopia’s symbolic experience in this regard.

Brigadier General Getachew Ali, the Commander of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, said that the evaluation criteria of the team are in line with international and African Union standards.

In this regard, the team has confirmed that Ethiopia has prepared and organized forces based on practical inspection and readiness assessment criteria.

The Brigadier General highlighted Ethiopia’s extensive experience in maintaining peace and security in the region, emphasizing that its current preparations demonstrate a strengthened commitment to this cause.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Meganu Arga highlighted that Germany is a key strategic partner to Ethiopia and emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.

Today, State Minister Mesganu Arga, met with Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at his office.

Nitzschke expressed his commitment to collaborating with Ethiopia to strengthen these bilateral relations.

They discussed issues concerning the Horn of Africa, regional matters of mutual interest, and Ethiopia’s significant role in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s preparations to build a modern army and weaponry that enhance the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), demonstrates the country’s commitment to playing a leading role to ensure peace and stability in the region, EASF Director Brigadier General Paul Kahuria Njema observed.

The above remark was made by the director during a visit to the Motorized Battalion military base set up by Ethiopia for EASF.

Recall that the regional organization of 10 African countries, including Ethiopia, was established in 2004 with the goal of enhancing peace and stability in the region.

A delegation from EASF has visited the Motorized Battalion military base set up by Ethiopia for EASF.

The delegation has given confirmation to the battalion as it is in a very good position that meets continental and international standards in terms of military personnel and weapons.

Ethiopia’s preparation demonstrates the country’s commitment to peace and stability in the region, Brigadier General Njema said.

He furthe
r noted that the readiness assessment team will visit other member countries to make observations, and highlighted Ethiopia’s symbolic experience in this regard.

The other EASF members, a regional organization established in 2004, with the goal of enhancing peace and stability in the region are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.

Brigadier General Getachew Ali, Commander of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, said that the evaluation criteria of the team are in line with international and African Union standards.

He added that Ethiopia has deployed modern motorized battalion for the force as per the agreement made by all member countries to contribute their part in the form of human resources and logistics.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency