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Foreign Minister Dr.Workneh Gebeyehu welcomed Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister H.E Wang Yi earlier this morning. (January 03)
The State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Wang Yi noted the historic and solid relationship between the peoples and governments of #Ethiopia and #China.
Mr. Wang said, “Ethio- China relations is unshakeable and unbreakable as it is based upon solid political, economic and social foundations.” He furthers stressed, “We support the economic reforms Ethiopia is undertaking, Ethiopia continues to be a strategic partner and reliable ally in Africa; friendship and cooperation will continue and there’s no policy change towards Ethiopia.”
Minister Workneh commended the age-old relations Ethiopia and China enjoyed that has gradually ascended into a strong win-win situation. He said, “We appreciate China for pursuing consistent and stable foreign policy that has been dependable and practical for our peoples”, adding “the long-standing ties between Ethiopia and China navigates through multifaceted dynamic economic cooperation and engagements on a number of venues.”
Minister Workneh took the opportunity to thank the Government and peoples of China for its endeavor to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with Ethiopia and its sheer commitment to safeguard common interests of both sides in regional and international venues.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister H.E Wang Yi delivered an invitation from President of China H.E Xi Jinping to Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed for the 2nd China Belt and Road Initiative to be held in Beijing end of April.
Ethiopia and People’s Republic of China established diplomatic relations in 1970.

Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie said Ethiopia has played a key role during its two years stint at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
He briefed the media today regarding Ethiopia’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
He said Ethiopia has played a key role during its two years stint not only shouldering responsibilities in regional and continental issues, but also in global matters of mutual concern highlighting Ethiopia’s proactive and consistent activities in the Horn, among others in UNIFSA, UNAMID, and AMISOM.
The lifting of sanctions on Eritrea and IGAD-led peace process in South Sudan has depicted Ethiopia’s unflinching commitment towards positive developments in the region being a vocal for continental peace and security architecture, he added.
Ambassador Taye also accentuated that Ethiopia for many years has been one of the steadfast leading contributor of UN peacekeeping, providing a contingent of 12,000 personnel, both men and women.
Ethiopia joined the United Nations on 13 November 1945 and has been an active member since 1945, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Six industrial parks will be completed and go operational after three months, said Ethiopia’s Indusial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC).
Out of the 11 industrial parks which the country has planned to build with 30 billion birr in the first phase, five of them have started production.
ccording to elise eme, director general of the corporation, the remaining six parks will go operational in the coming three months.
The six parks are the Diredawa, Jimma, Bole Lemi, Deberbirhan, Bahirdar and Arerti, she said.
Due attention will be paid towards creating employment opportunities for the local community and ensuring investors’ benefit.
Ethiopia plans to build 30 industrial parks by 2025.

Addis Ababa December 27/2018 Ethiopia has accomplished significant achievements as a Non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the last two years, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The country’s term in UNSC will end on the 31st of December 2018 and South Africa will take over the seat, MoFA Spokesperson Meles Alem said today.
He said the nation has played significant role in echoing voices of African countries to influence decisions.
Meles noted that Ethiopia has also exerted diplomatic efforts in Ethio-Eritrea rapprochement and has been able to showcase its reputation as a major pillar in the continent’s peace and security architecture.
Besides ensuring its national interests, “Ethiopia has tried to be the voice of reason at the UNSC, calling for unity and consensus in responding to some of the most difficult and complex peace and security challenges of our time,” the spokesperson pointed out.
Ethiopia’s policy priorities were ensuring national advantage and security, global peace keeping operations, realizing UN-AU system integration and fighting against terrorism, and played outstanding performance in each priority, according to Meles.
Ethiopia’s role in UNSC from 1967-1968, 1989-1990 and 2017-2018 has helped in protecting peace and security as well as passing decisions and resolutions.

Addis Ababa, December 28, 2018 – President Sahle-Work has received and held talks with the outgoing British ambassador to Ethiopia, Susanna Moorehead.
The President thanked the true friendship both countries enjoyed including collaboration on a myriad of issues of mutual concern at regional and global levels.
She further emphasized the need to further bolster trade and investment ties between Ethiopia and the UK.
The British expressed her country’s continued commitment to support Ethiopia and the efforts of ensuring regional peace, stability and economic integration in the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopia and the UK have enjoyed rich diplomatic relations covering a range of areas, including trade, culture, education and development cooperation.
Britain was among the first countries to open an embassy in Addis Ababa, while Ethiopia was the first African country to establish an embassy in London.