Addis Ababa, May 30, 2022(Walta) – Nigeria and Ethiopia have concluded arrangements to hold a Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Addis Ababa next month to discuss various areas of bilateral relationship and exchange perspectives on a range of international issues of mutual interest.
President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for a State Visit and a presidential lunch attended by the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, and Ethiopian First Lady Zinash Tayachew, in State House, Abuja on Wednesday.
A major outcome of the visit is the desire of both countries to take concrete steps to expand bilateral relations in key areas including the economy, trade, science and technology, and solid minerals, among others.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Victor Adeleke spoke to the media, explaining the essence of the visit and the burgeoning state of relations between both countries.
The Ambassador said ‘‘the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed has always taken Nigeria as one of the pillars in Africa and a strong country in stabilizing democracy in Africa.
‘‘We are working together and we will soon be convening the Joint Ministerial Commission to discuss various areas of the relationship that will be beneficial to both countries”, he added.
Nigerian officials are heading to Addis Ababa in June to discuss various areas of relationship including political, economic, science and technology, mines, and industry, it was noted.