Ethiopia and Russia Appreciate the Dynamics of Inter-parliamentary Cooperation
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
Chairman of the Federation Council of Ethiopia, Agenyehu Teshager, during his first official working visit to Moscow, has held talks with Chairperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, after which a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the upper houses of the parliaments of Russia and Ethiopia.
During
the discusions, Matviyenko and Teshager emphasized questions relating
to ways for promoting inter-parliamentary cooperation and the
strengthening of Russian-Ethiopian ties. The Speaker of the Federation
Council noted the fact that this visit will give impetus to the
development of the entire range of bilateral relations. Matvienko
recalled that Ethiopia has been one of Russia's key partners in Africa
for 125 years.
She
further highly appreciated the dynamics of the political dialogue at
the highest and high levels. "We count on the participation of a
representative Ethiopian delegation in the Russia-Africa summit, which
will be held in St. Petersburg in July," she said, and further noted
that within the framework of the summit there will also be an economic
forum where business representatives will be able to establish
interaction.
Matviyenko
and Teshager exchanged views on issues of trade, economic and
investment cooperation. In an assessment, Matviyenko believes that the
volume of trade between Russia and Ethiopia does not yet correspond to
the economic potential of the countries.
According
to Teshager, Russia has always supported Ethiopia. "And today Russia
comes out with the support of the Ethiopian people, including on
economic issues," he said, and assured that Ethiopia would take an
active part in the Russia-Africa summit. "The July summit will
contribute to the development of our relations," he added.
The
meeting also discussed the training of Ethiopian national personnel in
Russia in various specialties and areas, and prospects for the
development of cooperation in the field of tourism.
It
is a clear confirmation of the firm commitment to strengthening
inter-parliamentary cooperation between the countries. It is necessary
to expand direct contacts, create a separate group for cooperation with
the Federation Council of Ethiopia. In their opinion, the
parliamentarians should also focus on improving the legal framework for
cooperation.
Therefore,
Matviyenko called for strengthening cooperation within the framework of
international parliamentary organizations. "We are grateful to our
African partners for the decision to grant the Russian parliament
observer status in the African Parliamentary Union."
The
participants at the meeting noted the effective interaction on the
platform of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and in the UN. "We appreciate
the independent line of Addis Ababa in foreign policy. The positions of
our countries on many topical issues on the international agenda
coincide or are close," said Valentina Matviyenko.
The
meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council
Konstantin Kosachev, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on
International Affairs Grigory Karasin and member of the Federation
Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building
Nikolai Vladimirov.
Valentina
Matviyenko and Agenyehu Teshager signed a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian
Federation and the Federation Council of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia. The document creates a legal basis for inter-parliamentary
cooperation and brings dialogue to a new level between Russia and
Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia and Russia Appreciate the Dynamics of Inter-parliamentary Cooperation
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Chairman of the Federation Council of Ethiopia, Agenyehu Teshager, during his first official working visit to Moscow, has held talks with Chairperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, after which