Agreements with Rwanda to Benefit National of Both Countries

The agreements concluded between Ethiopia and Rwanda are based on mutual benefit and maximum benefits of citizens of both countries, said an Ethiopian official.

 Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office, Dr Negeri  Lencho said the agreements are aimed at maximizing benefits of nationals of both countries.

 The bilateral discussions and agreements concluded between the two countries during the three-day official visit of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and his delegation to Rwanda displays the level of the partnership between the two countries, he said.

 

The agreements signed at the weekend in the economic, political and social aspects are basis for the countries in their efforts towards realizing development that benefits their citizens, he added.

The agreements are expected to consolidate the strategic partnership existed between the two countries.

Noting that the two countries are among the fastest economies in the continent and share similar governance system that is democratic developmental system, Negeri said there is an opportunity for both to learn from each other.

During the bilateral ties, the two countries have agreed to continue working closely on continental and global issues.

Saying that the leaders gave priority to fair utilization of water during their discussion, Negeri added that they agreed to sustain their efforts for fair utilization of cross-boundary resources.

The Ethiopian delegation led by Prime Minister Hailemariam has arrived home on Saturday after successfully wrapped up the three-day visit to Rwanda

source ena