PM Abiy Holds Talk with Leaders of France, German, Sweden

Addis Ababa February 18, 2022(Walta) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has discussed with the leaders of France, Germany, and Sweden on the margins of the EU-AU Summit being held in Brussels.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a discussion with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of  Sweden in Brussels, Belgium on bilateral and continental issues.

Prime Minister Abiy thanked President Emmanuel Macron, for a fruitful conversation about bilateral relations and continental issues.

The long-standing relationship between Ethiopia and France provides a solid foundation for future collaboration, the premier added.

”Thank you, my brother, President Emmanuel Macron, for a fruitful conversation about bilateral relations and continental issues. The long-standing relationship between our countries provides a solid foundation for future collaboration,’’ he twitted

Similarly, Abiy extended his appreciation to the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz for the important deliberations on various issues of mutual interest.

Ethiopia appreciates the tremendous development assistance Germany extended thus far and has a firm belief that the cooperation will continue to strengthen, he said.

”My appreciation to Olaf Scholz for the important deliberations on various issues of mutual interest. Ethiopia appreciates the tremendous development assistance Germany extended thus far and has a firm belief that our cooperation will continue to strengthen,’ PM Abiy wrote on his Twitter.

Prime Minister Abiy also held discussions with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden on further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.

He tweeted ”On the sidelines of the EU-AU Summit, I had excellent discussions with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between our two countries.

The 6th European Union-African Union (AU-EU) Summit has been held in Brussels to discuss ways to enhance the AU-EU partnership with the highest political involvement and based on trust and a clear understanding of mutual interests.