Ethiopian Defence Minister Mohammed Idris received Alexis Lamek, France’s ambassador to Ethiopia. The two sides agreed to develop their countries’ historic ties and strengthen cooperation in military and strategic fields.
Idris thanked France for its support in transferring knowledge to improve military capabilities and in strengthening the institutional capacity for peacekeeping. He also called on France to support Ethiopia’s efforts to protect its legitimate interests in the region.
The minister briefed the ambassador on the rehabilitation and army integration process (DDR) underway in the Tigray region and called for France to provide the support needed for its success.
