Sheikh Mohamed, Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed discuss relations, latest regional developments

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince expresses his thanks for Ethiopian authorities’s stance and condemnation of the latest Houthi assaults.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, mentioned cooperation, joint work and methods to reinforce ties between the UAE and Ethiopia in varied fields to advance their total growth efforts and pursuits.

The leaders additionally tackled the most recent regional and world developments of mutual curiosity.

Throughout the assembly, held at Qasr Al Watan, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Ahmed and expressed his delight within the constructive friendship that the UAE and Ethiopia have cultivated over the previous years by devoted work to serve the pursuits of their peoples, and improve safety and stability within the area.

Sheikh Mohamed and Ahmed reviewed the qualitative progress and alternatives within the joint cooperation between their international locations in varied sectors, particularly developmental, financial, funding and different very important sectors, noting that the UAE-Ethiopia relations witnessed important growth in the course of the previous years, notably within the funding, agriculture, commerce fields, amongst others.

In addition they exchanged views relating to the most recent regional and world developments, in addition to quite a few problems with mutual concern, particularly points associated to peacemaking efforts within the Horn of Africa.

Sheikh Mohamed was briefed by Ahmed on the most recent developments on the Ethiopian area and wished peace, unity and stability for the pleasant folks of Ethiopia.

He additionally highlighted the UAE’s stance and method to establishing peace and stability, given its agency perception that reaching growth and constructing a greater future for peoples requires constructing a strong basis on pillars of stability, peace, coexistence, and cooperation.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Ethiopian authorities’s stance and condemnation of the assaults of the Houthi terrorist militia on civilian amenities within the UAE and its solidarity with the UAE in any measures taken.

He additionally identified that there’s a shut hyperlink between the safety and stability of the Arabian Peninsula and the Purple Sea area on the one hand, and the safety of the Horn of Africa on the opposite, which requires a unified and efficient regional stance towards the risk posed by this militia to the area.

Sheikh Mohamed wished success and good luck for the African Union Summit, which shall be hosted by Ethiopia subsequent February and goals to assist stability, peace, safety and growth within the African continent, particularly since Ethiopia is a cornerstone of joint African motion.

He additionally careworn that the UAE attaches nice significance to its relations with Africa on the political, financial, commerce, and developmental ranges.

In flip, Abiy Ahmed prolonged his thanks and appreciation for the UAE’s stances and its initiatives that assist peace and stability in his nation, and wished continued progress and growth for the UAE.

He additionally lauded the UAE’s method when it comes to its relations with different international locations, which relies on smart and balanced diplomacy, by which it seeks to advertise stability and peace in varied international locations of the world, and its cooperation and solidarity with international locations to handle widespread challenges, particularly in instances of disaster, along with its partnership and assist for initiatives aimed toward reaching prosperity and growth for different nations.

The Ethiopian Prime Minister renewed his nation’s solidarity with the UAE in all of the steps it takes to make sure the preservation of its safety and territorial integrity.

He additionally careworn that the terrorist assault poses a critical risk to regional peace and safety, undermines peace efforts within the area and violates all worldwide and humanitarian norms and legal guidelines.

In the meantime, Sheikh Mohamed hosted a banquet in honour of the Ethiopian Prime Minister and people accompanying him.

The accompanying delegation of the Ethiopian Prime Minister included Minister of Overseas Affairs, Birtukan Ayano; Defence Minister, Abraham Belay; Head of Prosperity Social gathering Primary Workplace, Aden Farah; Minister of Labour and Abilities Growth, Muferiat Kamil; Minister of Peace, Binalf Anduwalem; Minister of Authorities Communications, Legesse Tulu; Chief of Nationwide Intelligence, Temesgen Tiruneh; Ethiopian Ambassador to the UAE, Suleiman Dedefo; Commander of the Republican Guard, Maj. Gen. Abdiro Kedir Banata; Director Basic of Synthetic Intelligence Centre, Worku Gachena, and Advisor to the Prime Minister, Daniel Kibret.