On January 10, 2023 local time, Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen in Addis Ababa. He noted that Ethiopia and China have friendly traditions, and that the two countries always respect each other and enjoy strong and vigorous bilateral relations. Qin Gang said that thanks to the solid political foundation and strong public support of both sides, cooperation between China and Ethiopia in various fields has developed rapidly, yielding fruitful results. Following the talks, the two sides signed a number of cooperation documents, including a memorandum of understanding on political consultation between the two foreign ministries. Upon Qin Gang's arrival in Addis Ababa, Demeke greeted him at Bole International Airport.

Source: Ethiopian News January 12, 2023 01:02 UTC