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A group of diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia are gathered in the Sululta-based African Leadership Excellence Academy for a three-week training that aims to define the directions, dimensions, and domains of Ethiopian diplomacy.
The training officially kicked off today in the presence of the State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, and the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Leadership Academy, Dr. Meheret Debebe and Mrs. Hiwot Alemayehu respectively, along with some 65 diplomats.
In delivering a keynote speech, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano said the training was designed to update the knowledge and skills of diplomats in line with the new global-level realities in the economic, social, geopolitical, and digital arenas.

It’s the first round of training provided to diplomats in the 2015 E.C. fiscal year Ambassador Birtukan said adding that the sessions are planned to engage diplomats in new ways of thinking that fit the requirements of the day.
According to Ambassador Birtukan, Ethiopians expect to witness a new day in Ethiopia’s diplomacy, reiterating the importance of reflection on the highs and lows of Ethiopian diplomacy that Ethiopia has passed through since the beginning of the reforms that the government has been undertaking for the last four years.
The Chiefs of the Leadership Academy also gave a birds-eye view of the training session, covering some of the contents and accompanying procedures of the upcoming sessions.
The morning session of the first day of the training was covered by Dr. Meheret Debebe, who spoke in detail about various dimensions of thinking under the banner of “The Thinking Diplomat.”

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, held a discussion with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the bilateral issues between the two countries in Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Demeke, who is participating in the Sir Bani Yas Forum organized by the United Arab Emirates, explained the current developments in Ethiopia in his discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.
He mentioned the peace agreement that was signed between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF in Pretoria last week.
He explained that the government is carrying out many activities to ensure lasting peace.
Mr. Demeke also underscored the activities that are being taken to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relationship between the two nations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Mevlut Cavusoglu, expressed the happiness of the Turkish government that the peace agreement was signed to resolve the conflict in northern Ethiopia through dialogue.
The Minister, emphasizing that the peace of Ethiopia has made a great contribution to the stability of the region, indicated that Turkiye will provide all-round support in the effort to ensure peace in Ethiopia by implementing the peace agreement.
He also assured that the work being done to increase Turkey’s bilateral relations with Ethiopia in all fields will continue.

The agreement signed today in South Africa is monumental in moving Ethiopia forward on the path of the reforms we embarked upon four and half years ago. Our commitment to peace remains steadfast. And our commitment to collaborating for the implementation of the agreement is equally strong.
On behalf of the people and Government of Ethiopia, I would like to express my gratitude to the African Union Commission and the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa His Excellency former President Olusegun Obasanjo, together with esteemed members of the high representative’s team; His Excellency former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Her Excellency Dr. Phumuzile Mlalmbo, former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission for spearheading the AU’s principled position of ‘African Solutions to African Problems.
To my dear brother His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, Ethiopia is grateful to you and the sisterly nation of South Africa for hosting these talks to their successful conclusion.
I would like to express appreciation to friends of Ethiopia that have taken an active role in supporting the conclusion of this agreement. We count on your continued support in reconstructing conflict affected areas in the Northern part of the country and an enhanced partnership with Ethiopia in our countrywide development endeavors.
Last but not least, to the brave members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces and the courageous people of this nation that stood a testing period, I humbly share deepest gratitude.
May God Bless Ethiopia and her Children!
November 2, 2022