Ethiopian army chief on working visit to UAE

Addis Ababa, February 22, 2021 (FBC) -Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defence Force, General Berhanu Jula is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a working visit.

Yesterday, he delivered a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

General Berhanu on the occasion said relation and cooperation between Ethiopia and UAE have been increasing in all areas, including in the defence and military sector.

After receiving the message, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his part said UAE is committed to strengthen its ties with Ethiopia as it benefits people of both nations.

The Crown Prince said he would make efforts to further cement the economic, education, technology, security, and military cooperation between Ethiopia and UAE.

General Berhanu also briefed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the current situation in the Horn of Africa and the latest development in the Tigray regional state.

General Berhanu is expected to meet and hold discussion with Defence Minister as well as Chief of Staff of the UAE in the coming days.

Rear Admiral Kindu Gezu, Chief of the Ethiopian Navy also held discussion with Rear Admiral Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan Commander of the UAE Navy.

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