ISLAMABAD: Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf here at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.
During the meeting, both dignitaries exchanged views on issues related to mutual interests, including bilateral cooperation in the area of maritime and regional security.
On the occasion, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula apprised the Naval Chief of the major role being played by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in promoting Pan-Africanism in the region to foster the spirit of brotherhood, collaboration, and fraternity among the people of Africa.
Jemal Beker Abdula also informed the Naval Chief about the successful conduct of the 37th African Union Summit by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, which witnessed the presence of over 49 heads of the states from African countries and senior officials of international organizations.
Pleased to meet 🇵🇰's Chief of the Naval Staff H.E. Admiral Naveed Ashraf at his office today & had a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest including maritime cooperation.
Breifed him on singing of a MoU with #Somaliland by 🇪🇹 for fostering regional integration and… pic.twitter.com/17peewcUjl— Ambassador Jemal Beker (@JemalBeker1) February 27, 2024
Ethiopia’s Role in Regional Security
The Ambassador highlighted the role of FDR Ethiopia in ensuring regional security by vastly contributing to the fight against terrorism.
The regional integration initiatives of FDR Ethiopia, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, port diversification, and energy export to the neighboring countries, also came under discussion during the meeting.
Meanwhile, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf acknowledged the role played by Ethiopia in regional integration through multiple initiatives and congratulated the Government of FDR Ethiopia on holding the successful AU summit.
The Naval Chief acknowledged the historical significance of Ethiopia as well as the great importance attached by the Government of Pakistan to its mutual relations with an heir of one of the oldest civilizations.
He said both countries were heirs of centuries of civilizations and had huge potential for bilateral cooperation, including the area of maritime.
Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan H.E Mr. Jemal Beker Abdula visited Naval Headquarters and called-on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Matters pertaining to bilateral collaborations and mutual interests were discussed. pic.twitter.com/KtzV5l6dmy
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) February 27, 2024
