I spoke to HE David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK today. In our phone conversation we have discussed on ways to further strengthen our strategic partnership in the areas of humanitarian aid and developmental cooperation.
We welcome the decision of the USAID to resume food assistance in Ethiopia.
It is imperative to expedite the food aid resumption process to reach to all those in need.
Discussed with Ethiopian Mission leaders in Europe & Canada and representatives of the Diaspora community on current national issues. We lauded the efforts of Ethiopians in the Diaspora to standing by their homeland further pledging to collaborate to register better results.
Had fruitful discussion with U.S. SE. to HoA, David Satterfield. Briefed him concerns on HR6600 & S.3199 & expressed confidence that the U.S. would discard the draft bills since they put the lives of ordinary 🇪🇹'ns in danger rather than promoting peace & democracy in the country.
Welcomed the newly appointed U.S. Embassy Charge d’ Affaires Amb. Tracey Jacobson. We vowed to cement relations b/n the two countries during her tenure. We also talked about gov’t peace initiatives, human rights & humanitarian issues with regard to the conflict in the north.
I was in the Somali region visiting drought-affected woredas & the situation of IDPs & their access to humanitarian asst. Significant support is still needed. The federal & state gov’ts will continue coordinating & expediting rescue efforts of affected people & their livestock.