Lukashenko: Belarus is very keen to intensify cooperation with Ethiopia
July 29, 2025
Belarus is very keen to intensify cooperation with Ethiopia. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedeon Timothewos, according to a BELTA correspondent.
"Ethiopia is one of the most important countries in East Africa for us. We have fond memories and good hopes for future cooperation since Soviet times," Alexander Lukashenko addressed the head of the Ethiopian MFA. "It is a huge country with a population of over 130 million people. We see a certain place for ourselves in Ethiopia to be useful to you."
The President is convinced that given the mutual interest in cooperation between Belarus and Ethiopia, as well as traditional ties, the countries have the potential for further development of this cooperation. "We met with your Prime Minister in Kazan (at the BRICS summit. - BELTA's note) and agreed that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and Belarus would develop a specific plan, a roadmap for our cooperation, which we are doing today," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized.
He assured the head of the Ethiopian MFA that Belarus would fulfill all its obligations upon reaching any agreements. "We are ready to supply you with the entire range of necessary machine-building products for Ethiopia. We are ready to supply you with the entire range of agricultural machinery and equipment. In addition, we are ready to transfer relevant technologies to you and train your people in these technologies," Alexander Lukashenko named some areas of cooperation with Ethiopia.