Ethiopia, Egypt Agree to Strengthen Relations

January 31, 2017 - Leaders of Ethiopia and Egypt have agreed to foster and diversify their scope of cooperation in bilateral and regional issues, according to ENA.

In a joint statement issued following the discussion between Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalgen President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the leaders agreed to continue to work together to enhance the bilateral relations between their countries. 

The two sides stressed the need to widen and deepen the scope of cooperation in all fields of their bilateral and regional relations, including political, economic and security.

The leaders underlined the paramount importance to capitalize on the achievements gained so far at the leadership and institutional level, and to enhance mutual confidence.

The statement indicated that the leaders are closely following the trilateral technical talks regarding GERD and reaffirmed their commitment to the prevailing cooperative spirit in this regard.

Furthermore both leaders stressed  the need  to enhance closer communication  and continues consultations  at the leadership institutional levels regarding all aspects of bilateral relations. (ENA)