Kenya reiterates unwavering commitment to peace, unity and prosperity of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, September 2, 2021 (FBC) – Foreign Affair Minister of Kenya Ambassador Raychelle Omamo who is in Addis Ababa for a working visit reiterated the commitment of her country to peace, unity, regional integrity and prosperity of Ethiopia.

Ambassador Raychelle has discussed with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen on bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen briefed the Kenyan Foreign Affairs Minister on latest developments in Ethiopia regarding the situation in Northern Parts of the country, the border dispute with Sudan and trilateral negotiation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), among others.

He also expressed gratitude for the government of Kenya for standing by the Ethiopian side at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Tigray region.

Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, to her part, reiterated the commitment of the government of Kenya to further deepen bilateral and regional ties with Ethiopia in multifaceted areas of cooperation.

According to Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo also underscored that Kenya is committed to the peace, unity, territorial integrity and prosperity of Ethiopia pledging continued support of her country to the nation in all aspects.