Addis Ababa, February 18, 2022 (Walta) – Ethiopia and Slovenia have agreed to enhance their cooperation, especially in the agriculture, diplomacy, and education spheres.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Slovenian counterpart Janez Jansa who are attending the 6th European Union-African Union (AU-EU) Summit in Brussels discussed bolstering the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
Government Communication service State Minister Selamawit Kassa who attended the discussion told the ENA the major points of discussion.
According to her, the leaders discussed the ways of enhancing partnership and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Aby extended his appreciation to Prime Minister Janez Jansa for Slovenia’s support and partnership for Ethiopia, the state minister added.
As Slovenian is in preparation to be a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council by 2024 to which Prime Minister Janez Jansa requested Ethiopia’s support.
The two sides exchanged views on the ways of enhancing their cooperation in the areas of education, agriculture, as well as in diplomacy, the state minister said.
She added the 6th European Union-African Union (AU-EU) Summit kicked off today in Brussels is an opportune moment to strengthen cooperation between the two continents based on mutual benefits.