This week, prime minister Hailemariam Dessalegn had presented a six month performance assessment report of his government to the House of Peoples Representatives. Foreign relation and diplomacy were among the overarching themes. The kernel of the tasks in the diplomatic sphere were fighting out poverty and sparing the country the attendant ills of this carcinogenic problem as quick as possible. Efforts were channeled towards helping the country enjoy finance either in a form of loan or aid for trade,investment,tourism and development-oriented pushes. In general the activities of the incumbent were focused on economic diplomacy.
Towards the aforementioned ends, due exertions on Ethiopia's part to ensure peace, security and stability in the country, region and continent is expected. Currently, as never before, Ethiopia is forging strong diplomatic ties with eastern African countries. Specially with Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia it is creating a multifaceted ties. Aside from its immediate neighbors, Ethiopia,nowadays, is deepening ties with east African countries Rwanda, Uganda,Tanzania and Burundi. The fact that the premier raised this issue in his report substantiates the case in point. Of course, it has been a while since Ethiopia has begun to cut a new posture in the global arena. As instance it is possible to cite its role and participation in UN and IGAD. That is why its influential power has begun gaining credence. This achievement has added hues to its image of a responsible nation. The credit for this mainly goes to decisive diplomatic directions enshrined in the FDRE's constitution,which is filled by sentiments that invite neighboring countries to jointly work for mutual benefits and to uphold peace.
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