Addis Ababa:Ethiopia and France have committed to enhance their military and strategic cooperation, focusing on military capacity building, knowledge transfer, and promoting regional peace and stability.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the commitment was made during a meeting between Ethiopian Defense Minister Mohammed Idris and French Ambassador to Ethiopia Alexis Lamek in Addis Ababa. This meeting is part of ongoing military diplomacy engagements by the Defense Minister with foreign ambassadors.
The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening the historical ties between the two nations and expanding cooperation in military and strategic affairs. Minister Mohammed expressed gratitude for France's assistance in enhancing Ethiopia’s military capabilities, particularly through knowledge transfer and institutional capacity building, which are vital for peacekeeping operations.
Furthermore, Minister Mohammed appealed to France for support in protecting Ethiopia’s legitimate and equitable interests in the region. He also urged France to support the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process underway in the Tigray Region.
Ambassador Lamek reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening its relations with Ethiopia and emphasized France's readiness to work on enhancing joint efforts in regional peace and stability, alongside military training and capacity-building cooperation. The renewed commitment aims to transform the longstanding diplomatic relations between the two countries into tangible cooperation in defense, military development, and regional security.
