Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia met in Addis Ababa on February 27, 2025, to express their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ethiopia. They discussed enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as trade, health, education, and tourism, while acknowledging Ethiopia’s important role in African history and development.
On February 27, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia convened to affirm their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Ethiopia. They discussed strategies for increasing cooperation across vital sectors, including trade, health, education, and tourism. Each Minister expressed enthusiasm for strengthening partnerships and acknowledged Ethiopia’s pivotal role in African unity and development.
Botswana’s International Relations Minister, Phenyo Butale, articulated ongoing efforts to deepen ties, particularly in trade and investment. He praised the existing partnership with Ethiopia and his country’s eagerness to explore further avenues for collaboration. Butale remarked, “We have excellent bilateral relations with Ethiopia… we will be looking forward to various platforms where we meet to expand these relations and broaden the scope of our interaction.”
Liberian Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, emphasized the historical friendship between Liberia and Ethiopia, which she highlighted dates back to 1959. She expressed a desire for greater cooperation in sectors such as health and agriculture, underscoring the mutual benefit of sustained diplomatic engagement. She stated, “We have to work on strengthening the bilateral relationship with Ethiopia.”
Zambian Foreign Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, stressed the importance of enhancing both economic and political ties. He noted Ethiopia’s significant contributions to Africa, particularly its historical role in supporting independence movements. Haimbe stated, “Ethiopia is an icon on the African continent because you have never been colonized.” He also acknowledged Zambia’s recent inauguration of a newly reconstructed chancery to symbolize their valued relationship.
Together, the African Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral relations with Ethiopia, focusing on shared values and common goals. Their discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration in various sectors, reinforcing the long-standing ties and Ethiopia’s vital contributions to Africa’s independence and growth.
The meeting of the African Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia illustrates a robust commitment to enhancing bilateral ties with Ethiopia. Each country aims to strengthen collaboration across key sectors, reaffirming the historical and strategic importance of their relationships with Ethiopia. The Ministers’ discussions reflect a unified approach towards fostering cooperation in trade, health, education, and political engagement, consolidating Ethiopia’s essential role in Africa’s progress.
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