Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, the President of the Republic, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday afternoon for the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, which began this morning (Saturday 5th February 2022).
H.E. Dagmawit Moges, Ethiopia’s Minister of Transportation, H.E. Umer Husen, Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Umer Husen, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, and other high-ranking government officials greeted the President at Bole International Airport.
Also present was the Seychelles Ambassador based in Addis Ababa, Ambassador Conrad Mederic and the Principal Counsellor, Mrs Johnette Stephen.
President Ramkalawan paid a visit to the new premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles in Ethiopia, where he had the opportunity to tour the offices and interact with the staff.
The President also attended a special briefing chaired by the Head of Mission, Ambassador Mederic where he was briefed on the general operation of the Embassy, challenges being encountered as well as their main priority dossiers and agenda.
Later the same afternoon, the President and his delegation proceeded to the Residence of the Ambassador where he met with a group of Seychellois nationals currently living and working in Ethiopia.
The meeting was an opportunity for the President to share with them the vision of the new administration and latest information pertaining to the new Diaspora Section created under the Department of Foreign Affairs, dedicated to Seychellois communities overseas.
“I am extremely impressed and happy to see so many of our Seychellois professionals working here in Ethiopia and making our country proud in various professional spheres.
I strongly believe everyone, be they in Seychelles or abroad, have a contribution to make.
Seychelles will always be your home and I welcome you all as our brothers and sisters to come back and share your knowledge and expertise for the growth and development of our nation” said President Ramkalawan.
On behalf of the Seychellois community in Ethiopia, Mr Robert Auguste expressed their appreciation to the President for making the time to meet with them and how honoured they felt to be included in his programme.
The President will later today address the AU Summit, where he will deliver his inaugural statement to the assembly for the first time in person since being elected in 2020.
He will also participate in the various closed sessions for Heads of State and Governments.
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
Read Related News On TDPel Media
Advertisement
Buhari arrives Addis Ababa ahead of 35th AU session: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Africa Union Heads of State...
African Development Bank President promoting continent’s recovery at 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly: Download logoAfrican Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) president, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, is leading his institution’s delegation to the African Union’s Executive Council and Assembly meetings...
President Ramaphosa to participate in 35th ordinary session of Government of African Union: Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s delegation to the African Union’s 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government (AU). The...
ECOWAS commission led by President HE Jean-Claude Kassi brou participates in the thirty-fifth ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union: Abuja, Nigeria February 08, 2022. After the 40th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union...
African Development Bank’s African Leaders for Nutrition lauded by African Union during Assembly declaration of 2022 as “African Union Year of Nutrition”: The African Union has recognized the African Leaders for Nutrition program, which is based at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), for its progress in increasing...
HM The King’s report on operationalization of African Migration Observatory in Morocco presented at 35th Session of AU Assembly: Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, presented the Report of HM King Mohammed VI, Leader on the Issue of...
President Buhari to Participate in AU Meetings in Addis Ababa: President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday embark on four-day trip to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for the 35th Ordinary Session of Assembly of the...
NAN set to reopen East Africa Bureau in Addis Ababa: By mufutau ojo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, says efforts are being made to reopen the agency’s...
NAN to reopen East Africa Bureau in Addis Ababa: By mufutau ojo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, says efforts are being made to reopen the agency’s...
Ahmed Tinubu’s Slumber Stirs Controversy at AU Summit in Addis Ababa: Nigerians react to Ahmed Tinubu’s presence at the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tinubu’s apparent slumber during...