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Ethiopia, China Agree to Bolster Relations in All Spheres
Ethiopia and China have agreed to further cement ties in all spheres, ranging from government-to-government to party-to-party relations.
This was disclosed at a joint press statement Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen and Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao gave this morning at the conclusion of the seminar on Party Building and National Governance.
Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen said the seminar held on the premises of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Headquarters focused on strengthening government-to-government, people-to-people and party-to-party relationships.
According to him, Ethiopia and China have very good relation and the seminar held earlier and the memorandums of understanding signed in the morning will further strengthen the relations in capacity building and experience sharing between the two parties.
The relationship between the two countries is cemented on mutual interests and strategically guided by cooperation and partnership, he noted.
The deputy premier said “we have learned a lot from the Chinese government and Communist Party of China and we very keen to learn on how to manage this emerging economy and to sustain the double-digit growth and transformation agenda”.
He further stated that EPRDF is very much committed to continue with the development and democratic process underway in the country.
Vice President Li Yuanchao said on his part the development of Ethiopia under the leadership of EPRDF has registered great achievements.
The friendship of EPDRF and CPC have played pivotal role to forge cooperation and relationship between the two countries, he stated.
According to Yuanchao, the parties have similar tasks, philosophy, process and challenges. “So we can learn from each other’s success and experience to avoid risks and problems.”
Ethiopia always provides help and assistance in core issues of china and therefore we also are here at a critical period to provide our support and confidence in Ethiopia, the vice president said.
The cooperation between Ethiopia and China has played great role for the development of Ethiopia, the vice president said, adding that “the cooperation projects are instrumental not only for the industrial development of Ethiopia but also for the development of Chinese investors.”
The Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) the two countries signed were on capacity building and cooperation among the two parties.
