Field Marshal Berhanu Stresses Need for Ensuring Reliable Continental, Regional Peace

Addis Ababa, May 30, 2026 —Chief of General Staff of the Armed the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, stated that it is impossible to ensure development and growth without reliable continental and regional peace.

Field Marshal Berhanu Jula held talks with a delegation led by the Gen Júlio dos Santos Jane, Chief of the General Staff of the Mozambican Armed Forces (CGS), aimed at elevating the bilateral military cooperation agreement previously signed between Ethiopia and Mozambique to a higher level.

During the discussions between the top military leaders of the two countries, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula stated that Ethiopia and Mozambique are countries with long-standing historical relations.

 

He noted that the historical relationship between the two nations is founded on the principles of Pan-Africanism, unity, and resilience.

Indicating that the relationship between the two countries has recently transitioned to a higher level, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula emphasized that strengthening the friendship-based relations between the two countries plays a significant role in maintaining regional peace and security, and must therefore continue to grow.

He explained that sustainable economic growth and prosperity cannot be achieved without peace and security, highlighting the need to stand together to ensure continental and regional peace by collaborating closely in the fight against terrorism, cyber security, and similar areas of cooperation.

For his part, the Chief of General Staff of Mozambique, General Jûlio dos Santos Jane, stated that the two countries working together in various fields of military cooperation has a significant benefit in ensuring continental and regional peace.

General Jûlio dos Santos Jane added that collaborating with Ethiopia across multifaceted fields of military cooperation would enable them to gain extensive experience and expertise in education and training.

 

Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director General of the Defense Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation Directorate, stated that the bilateral forum translated the previously signed military cooperation agreement into action and set directions for future collaborative frameworks.

According to information obtained by ENA from Defense Online Media, he also indicated that due to Ethiopia's commitment to ensuring regional peace and development, many countries, including Mozambique, are showing a strong interest in cooperating with Ethiopia in various military sectors.