Russia remains to be time-honored partner of Ethiopia: Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin
Addis Ababa, September 9, 2021 (FBC) – Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yevgeny Terekhin briefed local media on developments on the longstanding and historical ties between Russia and Ethiopia.
Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin said the historical relationship between Russia and Ethiopia dates back to 1898, adding that the partnership between the two countries has been witnessing remarkable progress in bilateral, regional and political spheres.
The continuing and fruitful high level political dialogue between governments of Russia and Ethiopia clearly shows how the ties among the countries are being transformed into a higher level, the Ambassador underlined.
Recalling the talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen and Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergei Labrov, he said two nations are exploring to deepen their ties in multifaceted areas of cooperation.
Russia is committed to to intensifying ties with Ethiopia in humanitarian and public diplomacy, he said. He also reiterated Russia’s commitment in strengthening diplomatic interaction and expanding cooperation in the trade and economic sphares with Ethipia.
Regarding the agreements signed by the two countries in peaceful nuclear energy development and military technical cooperation areas, the Ambassador added that Russian universities are preparing to share knowledge and experience to the Ethiopian side on how to use the technology for various development sectors.
Concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin underlined that Russia’s position in supporting Ethiopia’s rights to use the Nile for development purposes remains unchanged.
He also noted that Russia condemns interference of any country into Ethiopia’s internal affairs in the pretext of the UN Charter, reaffirming the commitment of his country in supporting Ethiopia in international platforms like the UN Security Council. He underscored that Russia remains to be Ethiopia’s time-honored partner in all aspects.
The situation in Tigray remains to be Ethiopia’s internal issue to be addressed by Ethiopians calling some powers and international media to stop irresponsible comments on the recent circumstances in the country.
Finally, Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin congratulated Ethiopians for successful conclusion of the 6th general election, second filling of GERD and other significant achievements in various sectors of development wishing a happy and prosperous new year for all Ethiopians.