Ethiopia Thrives for Peace, Security and Mutual Prosperity in Horn of Africa: President Taye

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia will continue its efforts towards ensuring peace and security as well as ascertaining mutual prosperity, the newly appointed President of the country Taye Atske Selassie said.Addressing the joint opening session of the HPR and House of Federation, President Taye said that Ethiopia did everything for the peace and security of the Horn of Africa.He added that Ethiopia prioritizes the peace and security of its neighbors and mutual prosperity as well as focusing on regional economic integration.Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland based on mutual benefit, Taye stated, and added that Ethiopia has done so far to resolve the diplomatic tension.Besides the efforts of AU and IGAD, Ethiopia is pursuing diplomatic activity to resolve the conflict in Sudan, the President added.Tangible achievement has been registered with regard to bilateral diplomacy while the relationship with China has elevated into All Weather Strategic Partnership, Taye noted.He also add ed that efforts were undertaken to strengthen bilateral relationship with Gulf countries that have political, economic and military capability, it was indicated.Meanwhile, Ethiopia's diplomatic influence in multilateralism has strengthened and joining the BRICS Plus demonstrates that, Taye emphasized.Source: Ethiopian News Agency