Ethiopia’s Amb To Egypt Presents Copy of his Credentials

Addis Ababa, August 28, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s new Ambassador to Egypt, Dr. Markos Tekle on Thursday presented his copy of credentials to country’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Ambassador Abu Bakr Hefny.

Ambassador Dr. Markos pledged that his stay in Egypt would be marked by stronger bilateral ties between the two countries, particularly in business and people-to-people relations.

He noted the encouraging progress of the ongoing negotiations between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt on the GERD and reiterated that he would do his level best for the success of the negotiations.

Ambassador Abu Bakr Hefny said Egypt attaches great importance to its relations with Ethiopia as the two countries are inter-related by history and the Nile River.

He said the Egyptian government believes that Ethiopia’s development is a development for all, adding that his country is interested in enhancing multi-sectoral relations with Ethiopia.

Residing in Egypt, the seasoned diplomat, Ambassador Markos will also serve as Ethiopia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Libya.