Ukraine, Ethiopia discuss strengthening of political dialogue and economic cooperation

The Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia reported this following the results of the second round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held in Addis Ababa on September 5, 2019.

"During the consultations, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in trade and economic sectors, practical steps aimed at promoting political dialogue, as well as other issues of mutual interest," the report reads.

The parties also held an exchange of views on the situation in East Africa region and in countries of the Horn of Africa. The Ethiopian party was informed about the situation in eastern Ukraine and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. 

The state and prospects of cooperation between the two countries within the framework of international organizations, including the African Union, were also discussed.

The Ukrainian delegation was headed by Director General for the Middle East and Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mrs. Myroslava Shcherbatyuk, while the Ethiopian delegation was led by Director General for European and European Union Affairs H.E. Mr. Mehreteab Mulugeta.

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