Addis Ababa, February 22, 2023 (FBC) – The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Meles Alem, stated that Ethiopia effectively and successfully hosted the summit, which has enormous significance in bringing together important continental and international players and providing opportunities to discuss topics of shared interest..
Recall that the 36th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union and the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (Ministerial Session), as well as other side events were held in Addis Ababa from February 15 to 20, 2023.
Briefing the media today, MFA Ethiopia Spokesperson, Meles Alem stated as a country, Ethiopia has made good use of bilateral and multilateral platforms and carried out successful diplomatic activities on the margins of the 36th AU summit.
Various government officials of Ethiopia have conducted successful bilateral discussions with several leaders and minister of foreign affairs of African countries, as well as heads of international organizations, and invited guests, he noted.
This year’s Summit, which was attended by the leaders of many countries and invited guests, not only created a convenient venture to show the good image of Ethiopia, but it was also a good opportunity to explain the extensive efforts made by the government of Ethiopian to achieve peace, he added.
Many of the participants appreciated Ethiopia’s effort to bring peace in the country witnessing that the country has been progressing in various areas and pledged to render support.
According to the spokesperson, some members of the international community have pledged to support Ethiopia in the rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the conflict affected areas.
The meeting was a good platform that created opportunity to ensure the national interest of the country; he said, adding that it was meaningful in terms of re-invigorating Pan-Africanism.
The meeting gathered leaders of various African countries and officials of non-member states and leaders of international organizations among others.
In addition, over 1,200 international and local journalist gave coverage to the meeting.