African Foreign Ministers Commit to Strengthening Ties with Ethiopia
On February 27, 2025, foreign ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ethiopia, focusing on sectors such as trade, health, and education. Each minister highlighted the long-standing relationships and mutual benefits of cooperation, with an emphasis on enhancing diplomatic engagement and fostering economic partnerships.
On February 27, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia convened to express their unwavering commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Ethiopia. The focus of this collaboration will be on cultivating partnerships across critical sectors, including trade, investment, aviation, and tourism.
Botswana’s International Relations Minister, Phenyo Butale, articulated a strong desire to fortify ties, emphasizing the successful engagement and partnership with Ethiopia. He mentioned the exploration of new avenues for cooperation, stating, “We have excellent bilateral relations with Ethiopia. We continue to explore means and ways of expanding our areas of cooperation.”
Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, stressed the historical bond between Liberia and Ethiopia, indicating that their relationship dates back centuries. She acknowledged the shared interests in vital sectors such as transportation, health, education, and agriculture, and noted, “We have to work on strengthening the bilateral relationship with Ethiopia.”
Zambia’s Foreign Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, called for deeper diplomatic and economic partnerships between the countries, emphasizing the importance of multilateral collaboration. He remarked on Ethiopia’s significant role in African independence, pointing out, “Ethiopia is an icon on the African continent because you have never been colonized.”
The ministers collectively reaffirmed their dedication to bolstering Ethiopia’s bilateral relations, with an emphasis on trade, health, education, and political cooperation. They acknowledged Ethiopia’s historical influence in Africa’s development and the shared values that bind their relationships together.
The meeting of African Foreign Ministers in Addis Ababa highlighted a strong commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ethiopia over essential cooperative sectors. The discussions underscored the historical ties and shared aspirations among the nations, revealing a united front in advancing mutual interests in trade, health, education, and political engagement.
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