The Netherlands, Belgium keen on strengthening bilateral links with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2023 (FBC) – Hirut Zemene, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to the Benelux countries met and discussed with delegates from the Netherlands and Belgium foreign ministries that will be visiting Ethiopia from 22nd – 24th, March 2023.

During the exchange, the Ambassador highlighted the current developments in Ethiopia that ranged from efforts made to establish Transitional Justice System, National Political Dialogue, and revamping development projects as well as rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the conflict-affected areas in the Northern part of Ethiopia.

Mr. Marcel de Vink and Mr. Axel Kenes, the political directors for the Netherlands and Belgium foreign ministries respectively, expressed their wishes for the peace process to flourish.

They also expressed keen interest to learn more about the process of transitional justice and the reconstruction efforts. They all noted their interest to strengthen the bilateral links between the two sides.