President Bids Farewell to Austrian, Czech Ambassadors
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie held a farewell meeting with the outgoing ambassadors of Austria and the Czech Republic. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic, political, and cultural ties.
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Diplomatic transitions are key indicators of Ethiopia's ongoing efforts to maintain international partnerships and attract foreign investment.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us President Bids Farewell to Austrian, Czech Ambassadors 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 16, 2026 (ENA) —President Taye Atske Selassie bade farewell to Austrian Ambassador Simone Knapp and Czech Ambassador Miroslav Kosek upon the completion of their diplomatic missions in Ethiopia.
The President commended the ambassadors for their efforts of strengthening socio-economic and political spheres of cooperation between Ethiopia and their respective countries.
He emphasized the need for continuing collaboration building on the progress achieved.
Speaking to ENA, Austria's Ambassador Knapp expressed gratitude for her four years in the country, describing Ethiopia as a “beautifully diverse” nation where she had meaningful interactions with Ethiopians throughout her tenure.
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