Prospects of Kazakh-Ethiopian relations discussed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Astana, June 9, 2023 – H.E. Mr. Askar Shokybayev, Director of the Middle East and Africa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mulie Tareken Edliye, Deputy Head of Mission of Ethiopia to Kazakhstan, with permanent residence in Ankara, Turkey,.

During the meeting, held in the format of a courtesy call visit, the Parties discussed topical issues of the bilateral agenda of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. In particular, the parties highly appreciated political cooperation and discussed plans to hold a second round of political consultations in 2023. In order to increase mutual trade and investment, the parties considered the possibility of creating a bilateral working group, and also agreed to expand the legal framework. The successful practice of cooperation between the two countries in the international arena was noted.

In general, the parties agreed to continue cooperation on all issues of the bilateral and multilateral agenda.