Ethiopia, AUDA-NEPAD Seeking to Strengthen Cooperation

Addis Ababa: The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has reaffirmed commitment to further consolidate cooperation with Ethiopia.Ethiopia's Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Sellasie had a fruitful discussion today with Nardos Bekele Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD.The discussion between the two sides aimed to identify areas of cooperation between Ethiopia and AUDA-NEPAD, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During their conversation, Nardos informed the foreign minister about the possibility of expanding AUDA-NEPAD's presence in each member state to effectively accelerate the delivery of Agenda 2063's priority programs across the continent.On his part, Foreign Minister Taye Atske Sellasie Nardos that Ethiopia values AUDA-NEPAD's continued support for the country's development endeavors.The two sides also discussed Ethiopia's role as a member of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee, which provides st rategic leadership to the agency.In 2018, the African Union established AUDA-NEPAD to coordinate and execute priority regional and continental projects aimed at promoting regional integration and accelerating the implementation of Agenda 2063, it was learned.Source: Ethiopian News Agency