Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia met in Addis Ababa to strengthen bilateral relations with Ethiopia. They emphasized cooperation in sectors like trade, investment, health, and education. Each minister highlighted the historical ties and the importance of collaboration for mutual development, focusing on shared goals and values among the nations.
On February 27, 2025, Foreign Ministers from Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia convened in Addis Ababa to express their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Ethiopia. They emphasized the intention to expand cooperation in various critical sectors, including trade, investment, and tourism. Each minister acknowledged the significant potential for collaboration between their nations and Ethiopia, citing a shared history and common goals.
Botswana’s International Relations Minister, Phenyo Butale, reflected on the strong partnership between Botswana and Ethiopia. He underscored the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties, stating, “We have excellent bilateral relations with Ethiopia. We continue to explore means and ways of expanding our areas of cooperation, and we believe strongly that our relations with Ethiopia are very healthy.” Butale noted the importance of various platforms to foster this bilateral engagement.
Liberia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, highlighted the enduring friendship between Liberia and Ethiopia, established over centuries. She expressed the desire to collaborate with Ethiopia in vital sectors such as health, education, and agriculture. Nyanti remarked, “We have to work on strengthening the bilateral relationship with Ethiopia. Liberia, being the oldest Republic, we believe that Ethiopia and Africa have a lot to share.”
Zambian Foreign Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, emphasized the need to bolster economic and political relations among African nations. He acknowledged Ethiopia’s support for African independence movements and recognized its pivotal role on the continent. “Ethiopia is an icon on the African continent because you have never been colonized,” Haimbe reflected, appreciating the historical diplomatic ties that predate Zambia’s independence.
The gathering reaffirmed the commitment of the African Foreign Ministers to enhance their bilateral relations with Ethiopia, specifically stressing cooperation in sectors such as trade, health, and education. The ministers collectively recognized the enduring ties and shared values among their nations and Ethiopia, particularly its contributions to Africa’s independence and development.
The discussions among the three African Foreign Ministers exemplify a strong commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ethiopia. By focusing on cooperation across key sectors such as trade, health, and education, Botswana, Liberia, and Zambia aim to enhance their collective development and uphold a shared legacy of support for independence and progress within the continent.
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