Addis Ababa, September 13, 2023 (FBC) – The newly appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, Skider Bodiruzzaman has pledged to take the bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Bangladesh to a higher level.
Works are underway to facilitating the establishment of Ethiopian diplomatic mission in Bangladesh as part of the efforts to strengthen the relations between the two countries in multifaceted area of cooperation.
The Ambassador stated that Bangladesh is committed to cement ties with Ethiopia in economic, trade, investment and people to people spheres.
A number of draft agreements have been made ready to be signed by the governments of Ethiopia and Bangladesh, the Ambasador noted, adding that the Direct Air Flight Agreement is the one to be inked soon.
The Direct Flight MoU would enable the Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct flight from Addis Ababa to Dhaka, according to the Ambassador. He explained that the direct flight service will contribute its part in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Ambassador Skider Bodiruzzaman told AMN that the direct flight will also increase the flow of investments from Bangladesh to Ethiopia. He further indicated that joint efforts are under way to realize opening of Ethiopian diplomatic mission in Dhaka so that the efforts to deepen the bilateral partnership between the two nations can gain momentum. The Ambassador has extended his New Year wishes to all Ethiopians.
By Wondesen Aregahegn