TEHRAN Irans Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, embarked on a two-day journey to Ethiopia on Thursday at the invite of his Ethiopian counterpart.During his check out to Addis Ababa, Qalibaf met with Ethiopian Parliament Speaker Tagesse Chafo to discuss techniques for boosting financial, political, and parliamentary collaboration, with an unique focus on getting rid of barriers to private sector engagement.In their conversations, Qalibaf highlighted the strategic importance of developing an Ethiopian embassy in Tehran, highlighting it as a crucial action towards deepening economic and political ties.
He kept in mind the current release of 4 Ethiopian sailors from Iranian jails, highlighting that a diplomatic presence in Tehran could accelerate such matters.Elsewhere in his remarks, Qalibaf applauded Ethiopias prominent role in East Africa, especially in making sure local security and stability.Since the 1970s, Iran and Ethiopia have actually delighted in a cooperative relationship, with both nations keen on boosting their economic, political, and cultural ties.Ethiopia, frequently called the Gateway to Africa, holds vital value due to its geopolitical position in the Horn of Africa and its role as a fast-growing economy and local stabilizer.Moreover, in a meeting with the Head of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, Sheikh Ibrahim Tufa, Qalibaf highlighted Irans varied spiritual representation in its parliament, that includes Shia, Sunni, Christian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian members.Sheikh Tufa, for his part, commended Irans assistance for oppressed Muslims worldwide, adding that he sees Iran as a beacon for Muslims.