Realizing Ethiopia’s quest for seaport will enhance mutual benefits and trade ties in the entire region, President of Jigjiga University, Beshir Abdullahi Mohammoud said.
Addressing a panel discussion jointly organized by Jigjiga University and Institute of Foreign Affairs today, Beshir said Ethiopia’s quest to seapor is of paramoun imprtance to trade integration in the region.
Stating that Ethiopia’s obtaining of seaport is vital for countries in the region to work together for economic benefits, he further noted that seaport is important to reduce the high cost of export and import items and attract foreign investment.
Getting seaport for Ethiopia is also crucial to enhance trade activities especially in the eastern part of the country and benefit the people, the president said.
To this end, the university will carry out research and diplomatic activities for the realization of the country’s effort for seaport, he affirmed.
Presenting a paper at the panel discussion, Director General of Europe and Amer
ica Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Researcher at the Institute, Dareskedar Taye said that securing seaport is an existential matter for Ethiopia.
Stating that Ethiopia has plenty of reasons to get a seaport, he said, among others, geopolitical, natural, historical, economical, international laws and security issues.
In addition, countries which are landlocked and have seaports do not have equal voice on international stage, the director general said, adding that scholars need to play their role in the country’s effort for acquiring a seaport.
Inclusive diplomacy, discussion on win-win approach, working with regional and continental organizations, integrating the region with hydro power, engaging scholars and the media have enormous contribution for acquiring Ethiopia’s quest for seaport, he pointed out.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sunyani East Constituency at the weekend again endorsed Mr Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the incumbent Member of Parliament, as the Election 2024 parliamentary candidate.
Mr. Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the Board Chairman of the Bui Power Authority, managers of the Bui Generating Station, would represent the constituents in Parliament for the fifth time i won the 2024 parliamentary elections. Due to certain internal challenges, the Sunyani East constituency could not participate in the NPP’s parliamentary primaries held on Saturday, January 27, but the national leadership of the Party resolved those challenges and re-scheduled the primary to March 9.
However, in a keenly contested polls, conducted and supervised by the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sunyani, Mr Ameyaw-Cheremeh secured 460 out of the 799 valid votes cast to beat his only contender, Ambassador George Kumi, a former envoy.
As at the time of filing this report, the atmosphere in Sun
yani was that of joy and excitement, as hundreds of the delegates and supporters took to the principal streets.
Clad in party paraphernalia, some of the delegates told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that they believed the incumbent MP had done a lot and deserved their endorsement to lead the constituency in the 2024 parliamentary elections.
Mr Abubakar Yakubu, the Sunyani East Communications Officer of the NPP, commended the delegates for the high level of political maturity and civility exhibited at the polls and express.
He commended the police for the sense of professionalism they demonstrated in maintaining law.
Source: Ghana News Agency