South Korea appreciates Ethiopia’s peace initiatives

Addis Ababa, April 9, 2022 (FBC) – State Minister, Ambassador Redwan Hussien received at his office on Friday Kim Wan-Joong, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea.

Ambassador Redwan appreciated the longstanding relationship between the two countries, recalling Ethiopia’s contribution of troops to the Korean war under the auspices of the United Nations.

Ambassador Redwan called on South Korea to further cement ties with Ethiopia by encouraging investors to explore investment opportunities in Ethiopia and extending support to Ethiopia’s efforts in building democracy and reducing poverty.

Kim Wan-Joong reaffirmed his country’s commitment to closely working with Ethiopia on economic, cultural, and societal issues.

The Deputy Foreign Minister of South Korea further pledged to support Ethiopia in various areas, including agriculture, health, and capacity building.

Speaking on the humanitarian truce declared recently, Ambassador Redwan said the decision demonstrated Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to ensuring peace in the country.

He urged South Korea to put pressure on the TPLF to desist from its warring activities in adjacent regions and reciprocate the humanitarian truce with appropriate measures.

Kim Wan-Joong said South Korea appreciated peace initiatives that the government of Ethiopia has been taking reaffirming his country’s readiness to cement ties with Ethiopia, an anchor state in the region.

The two sides concluded their meeting by noting the importance of strengthening relationships that consider their keen interest to scale up relations and the historic people-to-people ties.