Ethiopia, Israel discuss ways of enhancing ties

Addis Ababa, July 19, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel, Tesfaye Yitayih discussed with member of the Knesset, Moshe Solomon on how to enhance historical ties between Ethiopia and Israel.

It is stated on the discussion that Ethiopia and Israel have a longstanding and historical people to people ties, and now working in cooperation in areas of science, technology, agriculture and education. The have stressed the need to expand areas of cooperation.

The Knesset member noted that Ethiopia and Israel need to forge parliamentary cooperation and strengthen trade relations, citing the presence of Ethiopian Jews in the country as an opportunity in this regard.

Ambassador Tesfaye briefed the Knesset member on the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement and activities underway to reconstruct and restore war affected areas in Ethiopia.