Ethiopian Embassy Inaugurated In Islamabad

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Misganu Arega inaugurated Embassy of Ethiopia here on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th May, 2023 ) :Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Misganu Arega inaugurated Embassy of Ethiopia here on Thursday.

Hina Rabbani Khar said the opening of Ethiopian embassy would serve as a catalyst for increased cooperation and promote economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia.

She said Pakistan attached great importance to its relationships with the African countries, adding recently some five Pakistan embassies were opened in the these countries.

The MOS said the opening of the Ethiopian embassy in Pakistan and beginning of direct flights between the two countries would prove to be a big milestone for bilateral relations.

On the occasion, the Ethiopian minister said his country was keen to strengthen relations with Pakistan in all sectors including trade and investment.

Masganu Arega thanked the government and people of Pakistan for the warm welcome he received on his arrival.

He said that Ethiopia and Pakistan had long and friendly relations, adding that the opening of the embassy in Islamabad would create a new history of diplomatic, political, economic and social cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker speaking on this occasion said that fraternal relations with Pakistan were a source of pride for his country.

Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the opening of the embassy would play an important role in enhancing mutual cooperation and promoting economic, cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries.