BRICS Countries and Ethiopia Explore Collaboration on Peace and Security

KAZAN: BRICS member and partner countries have shown interest in collaborating with Ethiopia on matters of peace and security. This development was highlighted by Ambassador Redwan Hussein, Director-General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), during a briefing on Ethiopia's participation in the 16th BRICS Summit of Heads of State, which took place in Kazan, Russia.According to Ethiopian News Agency, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the summit alongside a delegation of high-level ministers. Ambassador Redwan outlined the focus on peace and security as a key topic during the discussions. He emphasized the adverse effects of global conflicts and tensions on civilians and the growing threats of cyberattacks, misinformation, and hate speech in the digital age.Ambassador Redwan stressed the importance of strengthening institutions to maintain global peace and stability, a sentiment echoed by BRICS member countries who committed to reforming their security institutions. The summit partici pants acknowledged Ethiopia's emerging role in peace and security amid global challenges and expressed willingness to cooperate with Ethiopia on these issues.Furthermore, Ambassador Redwan remarked on the positive reception of Ethiopia's contributions at the summit, highlighting the potential for expanding bilateral cooperation with various countries. This includes efforts to enhance collaboration in peace and security, reinforcing Ethiopia's role on the global stage.