Russia, Ethiopia preparing intergovernmental agreements on military cooperation, education

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Russia, Ethiopia preparing intergovernmental agreements on military cooperation, education

4:03 CAT | 09 Mar 2018

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu (R) during a joint press conference at the Foreign Ministry Building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on March 9, 2018

Russia and Ethiopia are drafting intergovernmental agreements in the area of military technical cooperation and education, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following the meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Workneh Gebeyehu on Friday.

“We have discussed training of two groups of Ethiopian diplomats, postgraduate courses at the Diplomatic Academy of Russia’s Foreign Ministry. We have delved into cooperation in the area of military technical field. Additional intergovernmental agreements, memorandums are being drafted on all mentioned agreements to strengthen the contractual basis of contacts,” he said.

The sides also dwelled upon the global agenda issues. “When discussing international problems we confirmed our position on today’s key problems, such as respect for the United Nations and international law, the UN Charter, the central coordinating role of the Organization and the tasks of democratization of international relations,” Lavrov said, adding that Russia and Ethiopia rely on those principles in their cooperation within the UN.

Russia’s top diplomat also noted Moscow’s readiness to provide political assistance to African partners on global platforms.

Pictures from #Russia|n Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov’s arrival in Addis Ababa on March 8, 2018. He was welcomed by his #Ethiopia|n counterpart Workineh Gebeyehu (PhD) and other dignitaries. pic.twitter.com/XOx4bV9874

— The Reporter (@TheReporterET) March 9, 2018

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov arrived in #Ethiopia today wearing blue jeans to a red carpet welcome: https://t.co/QTz37xOeBn Was it:
A) a snub?
b) An insult? Disrespect for his hosts?
C) A subtle stylistic contrast to the other foreign leader visiting?
D) None of the above. pic.twitter.com/KnYhfdBDVU

— Mohammed Ademo (@OPride) March 8, 2018

Negotiations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov and his Ethiopian counterpart Workneh Gebeyehu focused on comprehensive bilateral cooperation and further enhancing sisterly relations between ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/LlSAAlloRp

— Russia in Ethiopia (@RusEmbEthiopia) March 9, 2018

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov met @_AfricanUnion Commission Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki Mahamat at AU Headquarters in #AddisAbaba, discussed #Africa–#Russia partnership pic.twitter.com/e7fo6HnEZL

— Russia in Ethiopia (@RusEmbEthiopia) March 9, 2018