President Taye Bids Farewell to Outgoing UN Assistant Secretary-General in Ethiopia

Addis ababa: President Taye Atske Selassie has bid farewell today to the outgoing UN Assistant Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Ramiz Alakbarov. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on strengthening the enduring partnership between Ethiopia and the United Nations. They discussed future avenues for cooperation and ways to deepen the collaborative efforts that have contributed to Ethiopia's development and humanitarian endeavors. According to Ethiopian News Agency, President Taye expressed his sincere appreciation to Alakbarov for his instrumental role in enhancing UN-Ethiopia relations during his tenure. Taye also acknowledged the lasting contributions made by the UN official in advancing mutual goals and supporting Ethiopia's national priorities. Approached by ENA, Alakbarov reflected on his time in Ethiopia, describing it as both meaningful and inspiring. He lauded Ethiopia's remarkable progress in development, noting impactful transformations in both urban centers and rural communities. He said, 'For the last two years that I have been in Ethiopia, I must admit I have seen an amazing transformation happening in this country. If you see Addis Ababa or regional cities, you could see strong changes in the way the cities operate. The city corridor development project has transformed the capital and regional cities.