Ethiopia and Mozambique sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement

Ethiopia and Mozambique signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement in Maputo which would expand the bilateral cooperation in diverse frontiers. The accord included the establishment of a Joint Ministerial Commission.  The two parties avowed to cooperate in a range of areas, including civil aviation, agriculture, livestock and natural resource development, military training, science and technology, transport and communication, culture and tourism.

Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn who has been to Mozambique for a three-day official visit met with President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi earlier on Tuesday, under which the two sides reiterated the importance of deepening bilateral relations. According to Ambassador Taye Atske-selassie, State Minister Foreign Affairs, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the trade and investment ties and expand their cooperation at a continental level.

Congratulating Ethiopia for having been elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, President Filipe Nyusi underscored that this rendered ripe opportunities for Africans. President Filipe Nyusi also hailed Ethiopia's active role in the maintenance of peace at both continental and international fora.  Prime Minister Hailemariam also extended his gratitude to Mozambique and the African Union for supporting Ethiopia at the UNSC elections, adding that the opportunity accorded further responsibility for Ethiopia to reinvigorate its commitment on African agendas.