The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mouhamed Ali Yuesuf, has discussed with the Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin, today in his office.
Ambassador Terekhin, conveyed a message of goodwill from the Russian government and expressed his pleasure at his election as Chairperson.
The Union stated in its information that the discussion is indicative of the strong partnership between the African Union Commission and Russia.
The two sides also raised the significant benefit of strengthening their ties in African-led peace and security initiatives, community health, economic and agricultural development.
It was also stated during the discussion that it is necessary to create a permanent high-level consultation option that would enable the identification of areas of common interest and the strengthening of existing areas of cooperation, based on mutual interest.