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Belarus, Ethiopia schedule joint meetings

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MINSK, 29 July (BelTA) – Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov and Minister of Foreign Affair of Ethiopia Gedion Timothewos held talks in Minsk on 29 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It was the first official visit by Ethiopia’s top diplomat to Belarus.

The ministers reviewed the full spectrum of Belarus-Ethiopia cooperation, with particular emphasis on implementing previously agreed initiatives. Both parties expressed mutual interest in expanding trade relations and strengthening collaboration in food security, while also broadening humanitarian and cultural exchanges.

The foreign ministers discussed practical mechanisms for agricultural cooperation. The countries plan to implement joint projects to modernize Ethiopia’s farming sector through Belarusian agricultural machinery and technologies. This includes comprehensive training programs for Ethiopian specialists at Belarusian agricultural institutions, technology transfer initiatives, and the development of supporting legal frameworks.

The diplomats approved a schedule of bilateral engagements through 2025. Key components include ministerial political consultations, the establishment of a joint intergovernmental commission, and a series of meetings between ministries and business representatives. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political dialogue and enhancing coordination within multilateral forums including the United Nations and BRICS.

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