Foreign Minister Seyoum Visits the People's Republic of China
A delegation led by Ato Seyoum Mesfin, Foreign Minister of the FDRE paid an official working visit to the People's Republic of China from 28th to 30th June. The Foreign Minister, during his stay in China, met with his counterpart Mr. Yang Jiechi, the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China and held discussions and exchanged views on bilateral, regional and International issues of common concern. Minister Seyoum expressed his gratitude for the people and government of the People's Republic of China for the firm support to, and active participation in, the development endeavours of Ethiopia in all areas. He also requested that the government of the People's Republic of China continue its support to Ethiopia. Mr. Yang Jiechi, on his part, expressed his appreciation for the steady economic and social growth of Ethiopia and pledged to continue his country’s support. The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Sudan and reached a common understanding with regard to the need for peace and stability in the Sudan.
Minister Seyoum also met and discussed with other high officials from the public sector as well as with several private companies doing or planning to do business in Ethiopia.