Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a phone discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The two leaders’ conversation focused on strengthened cooperation between Ethiopia and France.
They also exchanged views on support to address national and regional issues, according to information the Prime Minister posted on his Facebook page.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia held on Tuesday (February 02) a Promotional campaign supporting Professor Hirut Woldemariam who is running to hold the post of the AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.
The event was held at Sheraton Addis in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen.
Mr. Demeke called on the government and other pertinent bodies to support Professor Hirut Woldemariam honoring her outstanding professional caliber and ethical behavior that would make her a perfect candidate to run for the post of African Union Commissioner for ESTI.
State Ministers H.E. Ambassador Birtukan Ayano and H.E. Mrs. Tsion Teklu, African Ambassadors and heads of international organizations based in Addis Ababa and other invited guests were also in attendance.
On the occasion, professor Hirut expounded on her plans to carry out if elected.
She also shared a wide range of her vision with the audience if her bid to the position in the AU would turn out to be successful.
Speaking at the occasion, the candidate’s friends and former colleagues presented their testimonials lauding her level of education and extensive experience she has acquired holding high-level public and private responsibilities that would make her well-suited to run the office.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia to fight against the spread of false information that aims to spoil image of the country.
Those who did not concede the death of the Junta are still disseminating wrong information in collaboration with enemies of the nation, he said.
“I call upon you to defeat disinformation by telling the international community about the truth and current situation in your country” he wrote on Facebook.
Ethiopians living in Boston, US have contributed $12,692.65 to people who are in need in Ethiopia.
The donation has been coordinated by the Marathon record holder, Athlete Belayneh Densamo and others. Representatives of members of the Diaspora who participated in the donation have handed over the support to the Ethiopian Embassy in the US.
It is to be recalled that members of the Diaspora in the US have so far donated over $100,000 in support of the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with Chancellor of Germany Angella Merke on various issues.
Prime Minister Abiy said the conversation he held with the German chancellor was good and productive.
According to the Prime Minister, the two have discussed national and regional issues including COVID 19.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chancellor Angela Merkel have also explored ways to strengthen development and economic cooperation between Ethiopia and Germany.
In a press briefing held today, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti stated that Ethiopia urged that the negotiation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) shall continue under auspices of the African Union (AU).
Ambassador Dina also said that the humanitarian response has continued in Tigray region.
According to the spokesperson, President Sahle-Work Zewde visited the DRC and held discussions with Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the DRC.
The two presidents discussed bilateral and regional issues particularly the diplomatic representation of Ethiopia in the DRC, he said adding that President Sahle-Work congratulated Félix Antoine Tshisekedi as in few days he will receive the chairmanship of the African Union to from South Africa.
He added that the president promised to bring him help, support and hospitality during her term at the head of the continental institution.
President Sahle-Work recommended to the DRC that the ongoing tripartite negation shall continue under the auspices of the African Union, he noted. The spokesperson has also extended gratitude to South Africa for properly treating the negotiation.
Ambassador Dina further unveiled that a three-day workshop regarding the Ethiopia-Sudan border issue was held in the presence of Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia.
The meeting was concluded reaffirming Ethiopia’s commitment to resolve the issue peacefully through reactivating existing mechanisms for the re-demarcation process.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Redwan Hussine today received at his office the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Parfait Onanga.
The discussion focused on the visit of UNHCR’s Chief, Filippo Grandi to the two Eritrean refugee camps in the Tigray regional state and the latest development in the region.
Ambassador Redwan also briefed Onanga on the humanitarian assistance delivery and rehabilitation in Tigray, reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed by TPLF and efforts of the interim administration of the regional state.
Ambassador Redwan also gave clarification on the erroneous information being spread by TPLF clique to misled the international community and concern raised by some donor organizations and agencies.
The State Minister also informed the Special Envoy about the preparations being made for the upcoming 6th Ethiopian general elections scheduled to take place this year.
During the talks the two sides exchanged views on the border issues with Sudan and Ambassador Redwan said Ethiopia believes that the problem will be resolved only through dialogue.
Parfait Onanga for his part commended Government’s efforts in the delivery of humanitarian aid in Tigray and its stance to resolve border issue with Sudan peacefully.
President Sahlework Zewde conferred with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on humanitarian activities in Ethiopia.
Grandi has visited the refugee camps in Tigray region and assessed the security and rehabilitation efforts.
The high commissioner said that he has seen some encouraging progress while he was visiting the region.
According to office of the president, UNHCR will undertake various humanitarian activities in partnership with the government of Ethiopia to support the return of refugees from the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen has conferred with Chief of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi on various issues.
Demeke said that the discussion held focused at ways of addressing outstanding issues and crisis of the refugees in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is committed to address the outstanding issues, he added.
The government of Ethiopia has focused on the rehabilitation, reconstruction and humanitarian assistance issues and as the same time it is addressing issues related to refugees in Tigray Region, he added.
It is to be stated that the UNHCR Chief has paid official visit to Refugee camps in Tigray and related activities in the region.
Ethiopia is the leading African country to shelter greater number of refugees in several camps across the country.
The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is progressing as planned, said Dr Seleshi Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy.
He made the remark following an onsite coordination meeting he had with contractors, consultants, board members and employer today.
In a tweet, the Minister said “GERD construction progresses as scheduled.”
Dr Seleshi further said the support of Ethiopians at home and abroad for the dam has reached at its climax
“We shall deliver this clean energy for prosperity of Ethiopia and Africa,” he said.