Ethiopia, Pakistan Discuss Ways to Further Strengthen Relations

State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Mesganu Arga meets Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Karachi today.

During their discussion, Ambassador Mesganu mentioned the ongoing progress of the two countries' diplomatic and economic relations since Ethiopia opened its embassy in Islamabad a year ago.

The State Minister reaffirmed the Ethiopian Government's commitment to strengthen and diversify the two countries' bilateral relations.

Pakistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, expressed his appreciation for Ethiopian Airlines’ new direct flight to Karachi, which stands as a symbol of growing friendly ties between the two countries.

He also underlined his country's interest in cooperating with Ethiopia on mutual regional and global issues.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials also exchanged views on various bilateral issues to further strengthen historical relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan.

A high-level Ethiopian Government business delegation has taken part in the Ethiopia-Pakistan business summit, which was held yesterday in Karachi.

The delegation traveled today to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, for business and diplomatic activities.

Ethiopian Airlines has launched direct flight on Monday between Addis Ababa and Karachi.

The resumption of the flights will connect Ethiopia with South East Asia and also highlights the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency