Addis Ababa, October 17, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s diplomatic principle is vital for regional integration and mutual growth, Foreign Affairs Institute Strategic Affairs Deputy Director-General and Researcher Jafar Bediru said.
Ethiopia’s foreign diplomatic policy encourages regional integration, mutual growth and benefitting based on multilateral.
The country’s diplomacy is based on giving priority to neighboring countries, strengthening people-to-people ties, and inclusive cooperation.
The deputy director-general noted that this diplomatic principle has huge significance in regional integration, ensuring mutual growth and benefit, ENA reports.
Beyond enhancing Ethiopia’s multilateral cooperation relations and promoting joint development and economic growth, it is decisive in boosting multifaceted regional integration, Jafar added.
Stating that there are potentials to realize the regional integration, the deputy director-general said focus should be made on utilizing these enabling conditions.
Countries need to work closely by strengthening cooperative diplomacy, correcting distorted narratives, and strengthening people-to people bondage to realize mutual development, Jafar pointed out.
The researcher also stressed that the need to further support Ethiopia’s effort in boosting the spirit of pan-Africanism and continental cooperation is encouraging and should be supported by all.
He further stated that working for mutual growth and prosperity is pivotal in strengthening the Africa’s all-round development and cooperation.
President Sahle-Work Zewde has recently affirmed Ethiopia’s ambition to strengthen its all-round cooperative relations with neighboring countries during this Ethiopian New Year.