Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia bade farewell to the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen.
In his speech at the farewell program, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie said that the leadership experience of Demeke was exceptional.
Ambassador Taye also said that he will continue on strengthening the good works that he had started in the Ministry during his tenure.
Foreign Affairs State Minister Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, on her part expressed that Demeke played a key role in generating problem-solving ideas and providing decisive leadership for the country to overcome the challenges it was facing.
She also mentioned that he contributed to Ethiopia’s success in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke for his part thanked staff and leaders of the Ministry for their significant contribution during his leadership.
He also extended gratitude for the recognition and said tha
t he will spend the rest of his time helping the institution and country.
Head office leaders, employees, managers and employees of affiliated institutions were present at the send-off and recognition ceremony, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed engaged in discussions with members of the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from different regions of the country, Office of the Prime Minister revealed.
The participants brought up a range of topics, including peace and security, the developmental needs of communities, challenges within the church’s administration, and how the clergy can contribute to lasting peace within the country.
‘Continuing our conversations with different segments of society, today I met with members of the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, who journeyed from across the country to meet with us for these discussions,’ Abiy wrote in his official X account.
Religious elders play a crucial role in our communities, the premier said.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency