Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Ethiopia's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, arrived in Tanzania on an official visit with other senior military personnel.
During the occasion, Jula was accorded a warm welcome by his Tanzanian counterpart, General Jacob John Mkunda upon his arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport.
The two top senior military officials discussed ways of enhancing defense cooperation between Ethiopia and Tanzania.
They also vowed to take the longstanding partnership established by Emperor Haileselassie and President Julius Nyerere to the next level.
Field Marshal Jula expressed gratitude to the government of Tanzania for supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to resolve its own problems.
The two sides further agreed to cement defense cooperation in capacity building and technology transfer, among others.//
BY KASSAHUN CHANIE