FM Taye Atskeselassie reiterates Ethiopia’s commitment to consolidate ties with China

Addis Ababa, April 29, 2024 (FBC) – Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of China, Zhao Zhiyuan.

During the farewell ceremony, Ambassador Taye reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to further consolidate its longstanding relations with the Republic of China within the All Weather Strategic Partnership framework.

During the Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan’s tenure in Ethiopia, various development projects were completed with the support of the Chinese Government, the Foreign Minister noted.

Ambassador Taye commended the contribution of Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan in strengthening the relationship between Ethiopia and China.

The Foreign Minister specially mentioned the elevation of the relations of the two countries to All Weather Strategic Partnership shows the, adding: “this shows the special, strong, and exemplary relationship between the two countries.”

China’s support for Ethiopia’s membership to the BRICS family is also another milestone in the longstanding relations between the two countries, and this decorates the Ambassador’s tenure in Ethiopia, the Foreign Minister added.