Addis Ababa successfully hosted 30 int’l conferences in the past quarter – MFA

Addis Ababa, November 14, 2024 (FBC) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia disclosed that Ethiopia has conducted effective work in conference diplomacy over the past quarter.

This was stated by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, during his media briefing this morning on current, regional and global issues to local and Addis-based international correspondents.

The Spokesperson stated that more than 30 international conferences were held in Addis Ababa in the past quarter, explaining that Ethiopia has recently been effective in conference diplomacy.

He said that this quarter witnessed the growing capacity of Addis Ababa City in attracting conference tourism and diplomacy, including the recent “World Without Hunger” conference.

Ambassador Nebiat mentioned that these conferences played a significant role in image building, increasing tourism revenue, and sharing various experiences in one place without wasting time and money.

He stated that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timotheos, participated in the inaugural “Russia-Africa Partnership Forum” in Sochi, Russia, and on the sidelines held bilateral discussions with various counterparts to garner effective contributions that safeguard Ethiopia’s national interests.

Responding to journalists’ questions on the current situation in the Horn of Africa and the surrounding area, the Spokesperson explained that Ethiopia’s pivotal role in reducing the threat of the terrorist group al-Shabaab to the region is well known and understood by the international community.

Ambassador Nebiat said that the crucial operational undertakings aimed at weakening al-Shabaab will continue in any way possible to ensure that it does not pose a threat to our national security and that the victories achieved hitherto are not reversed.

The Spokesperson also stated that as Ethiopia and Somalia are inseparable neighbouring countries and Ethiopia will continue to implement its strategic vision in a way that strengthens regional integration in the long run.

Responding to a question regarding Ethiopia and Sudan, he noted that the relationship between the two countries is historical and based on strong brotherhood, and that they will continue to work closely together in a way that focuses on mutual benefit.