Addis Ababa: State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mesganu Araga received today the Assistant State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Philipp Stalder, and held discussions on current national and regional issues of mutual interest. Ambassador Mesganu emphasized Ethiopia's deep appreciation for its growing bilateral relations with Switzerland, which is Ethiopia's fifth-largest export destination. He highlighted Ethiopia's commitment to expanding economic ties and attracting Swiss investors, particularly in the mining, manufacturing, agro-processing, and IT sectors.According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ambassador Mesganu underscored Ethiopia's interest in strengthening technical cooperation with key partners, including Switzerland. During discussions on economic development, he noted Ethiopia's emerging need for secure access to the sea, citing the country's expanding economy and growing population. He emphasized the importance of pursuing this goal through peaceful means. The Stat e Minister also highlighted the government's efforts in augmenting environmental sustainability through the national massive Green Legacy initiative.The State Minister briefed the Assistant State Secretary on Ethiopia's progress in transitional justice and national dialogue processes. Ambassador Mesganu reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing internal challenges through peaceful dialogue while prioritizing the protection of civilians. He also reiterated Ethiopia's continued commitment to the maintenance of regional peace and security.Philipp Stalder praised the robust bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Switzerland and stressed the importance of further strengthening their cooperation. The Assistant State Secretary commended Ethiopia's economic progress achieved through comprehensive reforms, despite internal and external challenges. He further acknowledged Ethiopia's significant contributions to regional peace and stability, particularly in combating Al-Shabaab.The two sides agreed on the importance of maintaining the positive momentum of the bilateral relations and economic cooperation. They emphasized the importance of regular political engagements and organizing joint business forums to promote mutual benefits.
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