Ethiopia Striving to Enhance Diplomatic Successes by Providing Pre-deployment training to Its Diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that training being provided to newly appointed ambassadors will enable them to understand the dynamics of global diplomatic circumstances and promote national interests with efficiency and determination. The State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bertukan Ayano, briefed the media today regarding the training being underway for newly appointed ambassadors commenced on July 11, 2024. Recalled President Sahle-Work Zewde, appointed 24 ambassadors in May this year. Pre-deployment training is being given to the newly appointed ambassadors on various agenda so as to help them effectively promote the national interests of Ethiopia. The training covers ranges of national, regional, continental and international issues with respect to Ethiopia's national interests including economic diplomacy, Ethiopia's role in multilateral forums, diaspora policy, media relations among other vital issues. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Birtukan Ayano said the training will en able them to serve the country with determination and efficiency. By realizing Ethiopia's preparedness in economic diplomacy, media relations and digital diplomacy are vital instruments to protect the interests of the country in the dynamics world diplomacy, she added. Moreover, she noted that newly appointed ambassadors are expected to demonstrate patriotism and acquire knowledge to promote national interests. The training covers major national, regional, and international issues and will run for two weeks. Source: Ethiopian News Agency