BRICS Member, Partner Countries Express Interest in Collaborating with Ethiopia on Peace & Security

Addis Ababa, October 25/2024 (ENA)-BRICS member and partner countries have expressed their interest in working together with Ethiopia in the areas of peace and security, according to Ambassador Redwan Hussein, Director-General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS).

The 16th BRICS Summit of Heads of State was held in Kazan, Russia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed participated in the summit along with a delegation of high-level ministers.

Ambassador Redwan Hussein, who provided a briefing regarding Ethiopia's participation in the summit, highlighted that peace and security were key topics of discussion during the summit.

In his remarks, Ambassador Redwan emphasized that various global conflicts and tensions are having a negative impact on peace and security and are causing harm to civilians. 

He pointed out that the growing threat posed by cyberattacks, misinformation, and hate speech, which are increasingly affecting global peace in the current digital era.

Redwan also said that the Summit has reflected on the need for countries to work together to strengthen institutions in this sector to maintain global peace and stability.

BRICS member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to reforming their security institutions and enhancing their collective contribution to global peace and security, ambassador Redwan explained. 

He noted that Ethiopia is emerging as a growing and transforming nation and several countries have highlighted the importance of Ethiopia playing a key role in peace and security, especially in light of current global challenges.

In light of considering this, the countries participating in the summit, he added, have shown their willingness to cooperate with Ethiopia on these matters.

Furthermore, Ambassador Redwan mentioned that Ethiopia’s contributions during the BRICS Summit have been well-received, and that the discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation have been fruitful.

Ambassador Redwan also indicated that Ethiopia’s participation and productive discussions with various countries during the summit demonstrated the potential for expanding Ethiopia’s bilateral cooperation with a range of nations, particularly in the areas of peace and security.