Czech Republic Pledges to Increase Assistance to EthiopiaOctober 8, 2017 - Czech's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Karel Hejč , expressed that Czech Republic will further strengthen its support to Ethiopia. Czech Republic has been supporting Ethiopia as its development partner, particularly in water supply and education, since 2001. Since 2010, Czech has selected Ethiopia as its sole development partner in Africa and providing three million Euros annually, he said. Czech Republic recognizes the historic relations with Ethiopia as the two countries are also the founders of the League of Nations, the Ambassador added. Ambassador Hejč further revealed that Czech Republic will continue increase its assistance to five of its development partner countries, particularly to Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News October 08, 2017 20:15 UTC