The German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali Radovan, is visiting Ethiopia today for meetings with representatives of the Government of Ethiopia as well as the African Union, marking the first visit of a Minister of the current German Federal Government to the newly elected African Union Commission. The visit underlines the significance of the African continent and Ethiopia as strategic partners for Germany and Europe in upholding the rules-based multilateral order and in pursuing common interests, such as on economic cooperation and trade.
Federal Minister Alabali Radovan: “The partnership with Africa is of key importance to Germany and Europe. The continent needs a strong voice in international fora, such as the United Nations and the G20, which adequately reflects its growing clout on the world stage. We work together closely to uphold common values, such as the rules-based multilateral order, and to pursue common interests, such as on economic cooperation and trade. Africa and its young population deserve sustainable development, which makes a real difference for people on the ground, as well as peace, security and stability. Germany and Europe as reliable partners continue to offer their support in this regard.”
