Ethiopia, China commit to implementation of agreements reached during FOCAC meeting

Addis Ababa, November 12, 2024 (FBC) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ethiopia, Ambassador Chen Hai, at his offices, today.

Gedion recalled the strong and unwavering “All Weather Strategic Partnership” between Ethiopia and China, emphasizing the commitment to elevate this robust relationship to a higher level.

Gedion highlighted that efforts are underway to implement the directions set during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit to further strengthen relations between Ethiopia and China. He also briefed the Ambassador on the current situation in the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopia collaborates with China not only on a bilateral level but also multilaterally, particularly on issues of peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the Minister added.

Ambassador Chen Hai delivered a congratulatory message sent by the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Foreign Minister. The Ambassador also expressed his commitment to working toward the implementation of the agreements reached by the leaders of the two nations during the FOCAC meetings on economic, trade, and investment sectors.