Addis Ababa: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen stressed that Ethiopian missions in overseas should have a broader perspective of their diplomatic activities to take the country’s global standing to a higher level.

While giving work direction to the ambassadors and heads of missions at the conclusion of the annual retreat today, Demeke stated that embassies are expected to accomplish wide-ranging activities to take Ethiopia’s international visibility and acceptance to a higher level.

‘We should ensure the national interest of our country by strengthening our bilateral relations with other countries and expanding our multilateral diplomacy,’ he underlined.

Similarly, briefing the media today, Spokesperson of the ministry, Ambassador Meles Alem noted that the ambassadors annual retreat was taking place in Addis Ababa for the past two weeks.

Ambassador Meles Alem added it was pointed out at the annual meeting that Ethiopia is following a path to achieve great results in t
he field of diplomacy.

Noting Ethiopia’s ties with different countries are getting stronger in the field of diplomacy, he said efforts will continue to bolster Ethiopia’s international visibility, influence and acceptance.

Accordingly, the ambassadors will fulfill their duties towards elevating the country’s diplomacy to a higher level.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Mr Mike Oquaye Jnr says he is ready to champion the development of Dome Kwabenya following his victory in the New Patriotic Partys (NPP) Parliamentary Primaries in the Constituency.

The candidate-elect said he was hoping to win but did not expect a landslide victory in the polls, which ended Saturday afternoon.

Mr Oquaye polled 1,194 votes of out 1715 valid votes cast.

Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, incumbent Member of Parliament, and Ms Sheela Sakyi Adomaa polled 328 and 186 votes respectively.

Mr Oquaye, also the Chief Executive Officer of the Free Zones Authority, said he would rally his contenders, as the Party headed into the 2024 general election.

‘This kind of vote comes with huge responsibility so we are prepared to take on the responsibility and do what we have to do for the delegates and the constituents at large,’ he told reporters after the declaration.

There was a rousing welcome from delegates at the polling centre when Mr Acquaye arrived at about 11:15 am to cast his ballot.

Many delegates hailed
him, giving a clear indication of how the polls would turn out, prior to the final declaration of results.

Source: Ghana News Agency