Cooperation key to eradicate root causes of human trafficking: Danish Special Envoy

Addis Ababa, October 23, 2020 (FBC) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tsion Teklu yesterday received Danish Special Envoy on Migration, Anders Tang Friborg.

During their discussion, she appreciated the Government of Denmark for its understanding and support to the Ethiopian’s commitment to citizen-centered diplomacy.

Tsion said Ethiopia is exerting efforts to protect the human rights of its citizens wherever they are.

She said the Ethiopian Government is collaborating with the governments of the Middle East and other countries in this regard.

Ethiopia is doing its level best to repatriate and rehabilitate those who opt to return home for various reasons, she added.

She also said the Government is working with various stakeholders to halt human trafficking.

Anders Tang Friborg said cooperation is indispensable to eradicate the root causes of human trafficking.

He reaffirmed that Denmark would provide the necessary assistance to build the capacity and job creation opportunity of returnees.