Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timotheos, has underscored that diplomatic and political efforts aimed at protecting Ethiopia’s national interests and global clout were successfully carried out during the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
At the 16th BRICS Summit took place in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed alongside a high-level ministerial delegation has participated.
Providing an overview of Ethiopia’s participation in the Kazan Summit, Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos highlighted Ethiopia’s delegation has actively engaged in extensive discussions on a variety of crucial agendas.
He stressed that Ethiopia’s presence at the summit facilitated significant diplomatic efforts, ensuring the nation’s interests were safeguarded and its voice was amplified on the global stage.
The Minister also pointed out that the summit led to important decisions on matters such as economic cooperation, regional security, and the reform of the United Nations Security Council.
According to Dr. Gedion, Ethiopia not only defended its national interests during the summit but also aligned itself with the collective positions of the African continent in these key discussions.
He further mentioned that numerous countries seeking partnerships with BRICS nations attended the summit, where Ethiopia held productive bilateral talks with representatives from various countries.
In particular, he noted that some BRICS partner countries approached Ethiopia for support in their bid to gain full membership in the organization, according to the minister.
During these bilateral engagements, Ethiopia presented a clear and firm stance, highlighting its strategic priorities, particularly concerning African interests.
Gedion also touched upon the discussions between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing Ethiopia’s long-standing historical ties with Russia. Numerous bilateral agreements have been signed with Russia in various sectors over the years, and their discussions at the summit focused on deepening cooperation between the two nations.
Both leaders had a productive exchange, agreeing to strengthen collaborations in areas of shared interest and to outline a path forward for their continued partnership.
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