Addis Ababa, May 4 (WIC) – A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hailemariam Desalegn, left for South Africa (SA) on Tuesday to hold discussion with Ethiopians and foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin residing there.
The delegation will hold discussion with Ethiopians in South Africa about the current national issues and Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), according to a statement obtained from office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The discussion is part of government’s efforts to sensitize Ethiopian Diaspora about the ongoing development activities and enhance their participation in the Growth and Transformation Plan, it said.
The delegation will also hold discussion with South African senior government officials on ways of strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries.
According to the office, more than 8,000 Ethiopians live in South Africa. Similar discussion was held with Ethiopian Diaspora residing in US and Canada a month ago.
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