Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia bade farewell to the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen.
In his speech at the farewell program, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie said that the leadership experience of Demeke was exceptional.
Ambassador Taye also said that he will continue on strengthening the good works that he had started in the Ministry during his tenure.
Foreign Affairs State Minister Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, on her part expressed that Demeke played a key role in generating problem-solving ideas and providing decisive leadership for the country to overcome the challenges it was facing.
She also mentioned that he contributed to Ethiopia’s success in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke for his part thanked staff and leaders of the Ministry for their significant contribution during his leadership.
He also extended gratitude for the recognition and said tha
t he will spend the rest of his time helping the institution and country.
Head office leaders, employees, managers and employees of affiliated institutions were present at the send-off and recognition ceremony, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency