Ethiopia has to retain inclusive diplomatic approach to achieve its national interests while partnering with China and global west countries, so suggested an International Relations Scholar.
As China and African leaders celebrate the ten year old infrastructural development Project of Belt and Road Initiative which is benefiting African countries including Ethiopia, Haramaya University Political Science and International Relations lecturer Emiru Gemechu suggested the diplomatic approach that Ethiopia has with China should not compromise its diplomatic benefits from the global west.
During the reign of Emperor Haileselassie I, Ethiopia was good friend of both the Eastern and Western World. However, he said, the Derg regime was very inclined to the Socialist global-east that resulted in polarization that made Ethiopia battle of the two groups at that time. China is more on economic and infrastructural development role whereas the west is more inclined to political diplomacy. The demand of Africans from the two sides is also quite different - economic development from China and humanitarian intervention from the west, according to him.
Abiy discussed with the Chinese Prime Minister, Li Qiangon bilateral issues where they agreed on ways of enhancing economic cooperation between Ethiopia and China, Office of the Prime Minister announced.
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