Ethiopia and Pakistan sign MoU to hold political consultation

Addis Ababa, January 23, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to conduct a political consultation in a bid to advance the existing bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga and Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, signed the MoU.

On the occasion, Ambassador Mesganu said Ethiopia is keen to enhance its bilateral ties and cooperation with Pakistan in a range of areas, including agriculture, investment, trade, aviation, industry and science, and technology, among others. He also reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to the principle of South-South cooperation.

Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral relations in various fields. The Ambassador mentioned that the direct flight of Ethiopian Airlines to Karachi has played a key role in further strengthening the ties between the two countries.