Ethiopia’s Defence Minister meets with his French counterpart

Addis Ababa, February 1, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense Lemma Megersa, met with Florence Parly, Minister of Defense of France.

Henok Teferra, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to France said that the two sides held a productive discussion.

Minister Lemma also held talks with Admiral Bernard Rogel, Chief of General Staff at French Presidency.

The two countries agreed to scale up their cooperation with support for Ethiopia’s navy establishment and modernization of Air Force.

Last Thursday, Lemma also met with Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, French State Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The two had fruitful discussions and agreed to further enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Lemma and his delegation, comprising of senior generals, travelled to France for an official working last week.