Ethiopia, Italy Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Ethiopian PM's visit to Italy described as a success

Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide stated that in extensive talks with the Supreme Pontiff on Monday, both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration on education, world peace, and bilateral and multilateral engagements. Shide underscored that the Vatican also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the educational development of the African country. The finance minister specified that, in the case of the meeting with Meloni, it focused on key…

Ethiopia, Italy Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

ADDIS ABABA -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting held at Palazzo Chigi in Rome.

The leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing cooperation and discussed ways to enhance multilateral cooperation and explore new areas of cooperation through enhanced investment. Since taking office, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has worked with various Italian leaders to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister visited Rome in October 2015, shortly after Prime Minister Meloni took office, to discuss Italy’s support for Ethiopia’s d…