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Join on Telegram Rabat — Ethiopia’s State Minister for Peacebuilding and National Reconciliation, Keyredin Tezera, recently met with Moroccan Ambassador to Ethiopia, Nezha Alaoui M’hammdi, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maintaining social stability and managing cultural diversity.
During the discussion, Keyredin reportedly outlined his ministry’s efforts to promote long-term stability in Ethiopia through institutional initiatives and public engagement in dialogue as a means of conflict resolution.
The Ethiopian minister also recalled the historical and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Morocco, bringing up the potential for collaboration to balance diversity with social unity and foster sustainable development.
On the Moroccan side, M’hammdi acknowledged Ethiopia’s long-standing tradition of religious coexistence, suggesting that its experiences could offer valuable insights for Morocco’s approach to societal integration.
M’hammadi reaffirmed Morocco’s interest in developing a strong partnership with Ethiopia to support peace initiatives and strengthen economic and institutional structures.
The two diplomats also reportedly talked about the importance of people-to-people exchanges in shaping bilateral relations. Both sides recognized the role of cultural and historical connections in fostering diplomatic ties and advancing mutual interests.
These talks are part of Morocco’s larger efforts to reinforce bilateral relations. Last March the country launched a high-level joint commission aimed to increase partnerships in key sectors such as trade, education, investment and security.
Ethiopia and Morocco officially established diplomatic ties in 1960 and have since developed a multifaceted relationship spanning diplomacy, military cooperation, economy and cultural exchange.
While the relationship between the two countries has experienced some fluctuations, it has remarkably improved following Morocco’s readmission into the African Union in 2017.
Earlier in November 2016, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI went on an official visit to Ethiopia as part of his tour to various African countries to boost diplomatic and economic ties throughout the continent.
This visit ignited a partnership between Morocco’s OCP and Ethiopia, with Morocco investing $3.8 billion in building a fertilizer plant in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia.
The two countries also held official discussions during reciprocal visits in 2024 as a part of solidifying their long-standing relationship.
