Ethiopian intelligence head conveys PM Abiy’s message to leaders of Uganda, Kenya

Addis Ababa, January 19, 2025 (FMC) – The Director General of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), Ambassador Redwan Hussein, has conveyed a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Kenyan President William Ruto.

After delivering the Ethiopian leader’s message to the two presidents, Ambassador Redwan in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) appreciated their “constructive role in building understanding and cooperation in the Horn of Africa rather than driving a wedge between.”

During the meeting with the Ethiopian national intelligence office head, President William Ruto said security challenges such as terrorism and organized crime require collaborative efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa.

In a statement, sent to the media today regarding Redwan’s engagement with the Kenyan and Ugandan leaders, NISS stated that Ambassador Redwan conveyed Prime Minister Abiy’s appreciation to the two leaders for the constructive role they have been playing to strengthening good neighborliness and regional cooperation, as well as for their positive stance regarding Ethiopia’s pursuit of access to the sea.

The two presidents for their part acknowledged the crucial role that Ethiopia has played in fostering peace and stability to Somalia and other countries under the auspices of the United Nations, the African Union and by its own capacity.

They also stated their appreciation for the significant role that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has played in this endeavor.

The Presidents of Uganda and Kenya further expressed support and confidence that Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its crucial role in bringing peace in Somalia and combating terrorism.

President William Ruto expressed his support for Prime Minister Abiy’s efforts to strengthen the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries as well as for peace and prosperity to prevail in Ethiopia.

The country’s security and intelligence institutions have also been instructed to cooperate with their Ethiopian counterparts, the president pointed out.

President Ruto said security challenges such as terrorism and organized crime require collaborative efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa.

The president stated on his X post today that he has discussed regional security with Ethiopia’s Director General of the National Intelligence Security Service Ambassador Redwan Hussien.

Kenya undertakes to work with partners and countries in the globe to bring stability, the president added.