By Shire Abdi - Reporter
ADDIS ABABA (Dawan) Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional issues of mutual interest, according to the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA).
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation between Ethiopia and the United States and advancing what they described as a stronger strategic partnership.
The discussions followed the recent signing of the Bilateral Structured Dialogue (BSD) Framework in Washington, D.C., a mechanism designed to guide future cooperation between the two countries.
The framework focuses on three key areas: economic growth through trade and investment, defence and security cooperation, and the promotion of regional peace and stability.
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Allison Hooker, who signed the agreement on behalf of the United States, said the framework would help renew and strengthen ties between the two countries.
“This document renews and strengthens the relationship between the two countries,” Hooker said.
She added that the dialogue would play an important role in expanding U.S. commercial engagement in Africa while laying the groundwork for future diplomatic cooperation.
“It is important for expanding U.S. business opportunities in Africa while also laying the foundation for future diplomatic cooperation,” she said.