Addis Ababa: Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) and Ministry of Peace (MoP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand their partnership that basically aims to conduct a joint policy research on conflict prevention and peace building.
Executive Director of IFA, Jafar Bedru and State Minister of Peace, Cherugeta Genene signed the MoU.
Exchange of information, research data, and resources between the two Parties are the key points portrayed in the MoU.
The MoU indeed marks to encourage cooperation and collaboration to enhance the involvement of Peace Ministry in regional and international affairs.
It also seeks to enhance the capability of the ministry to effectively engage in foreign policy matters and regional development.
Additionally, the agreement will provide a platform for the ministry to contribute its expertise and knowledge in informing Ethiopia’s domestic and foreign policy directions.
As the agreement further prioritizes in addressing issues related to peace building, na
tion building, and intergovernmental relations as well as conflict management, particularly with neighboring countries, the outcome will be pertinent in achieving the mandates of both the Institute and the Ministry.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency