Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu addressed the 73rd United Nations General Assembly and he said Ethiopia will strengthen its support and assistance to refugees who came from neighboring countries. To this end, it will enhance its working relationship with UNHCR and other concerned agencies to uplift and improve their conditions. In his remark, the Minister has also underlined while dealing with the refugees it is crucial to address the root causes of the refugees. Moreover, the Minister also stressed in his speech that the international community should share the burden on the hosting countries, while the hosting countries should also discharge its duties as well.
In this regards, the President of the World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim thanked Ethiopia for Ethiopia’s provision of education and job opportunities to refugees. On the other hand, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippio Grandi has said that the international communities have responsibilities to receive and extend unreserved support to refugees.
Ethiopia hosts close to 1 million refugees from the neighbouring countries and works tirelessly to integrate and create jobs for them.
Inline with, UNHCR and World Bank laud Ethiopia not only for hosting big number of refugees but also hosting them like their second home.
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