Addis Ababa, October 8, 2010 (Addis Ababa) – Former Foreign Affairs Minister Seyoum Mesfin said Ethiopia has managed to establish successful diplomatic relations and also register shining victories in the international fora.
While handing over his authority to his successor, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hailemariam Desalegn here on Friday Seyoum said the country has established promising diplomatic ties in foreign relations sectors during the past two decades.

Seyoum said Ethiopia has created successful diplomatic relations with various countries enabling to ensure peace and development.

He said the country has been playing significant role in the efforts to ensure peace and stability not only internally and in neighbouring countries but also across the continent.

Seyoum said Ethiopia has represented Africa in the G-8, G-20 and climate change negotiations to ensure the benefits of the African people.

The Ministry is expected to achieve the five-year Growth and Transformation Plan and realize technology transfer towards the same purpose, he said, adding, it should also strive to find foreign market for Ethiopian products, encourage investment and build images of the country, among others.

Hailemariam on his part said the torch lit by Seyoum and his few friends has now reached at the stage to realize the renaissance of the country.

Hailemariam on the occasion expressed congratulations to Seyoum as he witnessed the succession during his life time.

Foreign Affairs State Minister, Nega Tsegaye on his part said Seyoum contributed significantly in the efforts to realize a new chapter in foreign relations of the country.

In a message delivered through a representative employees of the ministry said Seyoum contributed significantly to make the country influential in regional and international fora.

They also conveyed best wishes to Hailemariam.

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