Ethiopia, Slovenia Agree to Enhance Cooperation on Agriculture, Diplomacy

Addis Ababa February 17 /2022 ( ENA)Ethiopia and Slovenia have agreed to enhance their cooperation, especially in agriculture, diplomacy and education spheres.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed  and  his Slovenian counterpart Janez Jansa who are attending the 6th European Union-African Union (AU-EU) Summit  in  Brussels  discussed  about bolstering the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

Government Communication service  State Minister Selamawit  Kassa  who attended the discussion  told  ENA reporter the major points of discussion.

According to her, the leaders discussed on the ways of enhancing partnership and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Aby extended his appreciation to Prime Minister Janez Jansa for Slovenia's support and partnership for Ethiopia, the state minister  added.

As Slovenian is in preparation to be a non permanent member of  the UN Security Council by 2024 to which Prime Minister Janez Jansa requested Ethiopia’s support.

The two sides exchanged views on the ways of enhancing their cooperation in the areas  of education, agriculture, as well as in diplomacy, the state minister said.

She added the 6th European Union-African Union (AU-EU) Summit kicked off today in Brussels is an opportune moment to strengthen cooperation between the two continents based on mutual benefits.