Denmark Keen to Strengthen Collaboration with Ethiopia in Building Climate Resilient Economy

Addis Ababa December 20/2024 (ENA)—Denmark expresses desire to strengthen its collaboration with Ethiopia in building an economy resilient to climate change, Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Ethiopia, Sebastian Lukas Bych told ENA.

The Deputy Head noted that Denmark has a long-standing partnership with Ethiopia, focusing on various collaborative agendas, including climate change.

He highlighted shared commitments of both countries to promoting climate action and building an economy that is resilient to climate change and adaptable to future climate systems.

Both nations are actively working together on several initiatives, particularly in agriculture, focusing on implementing smart agricultural practices and developing new energy solutions to enhance electricity access for Ethiopians, he stated.

“Denmark is a long standing partner of Ethiopia working closely together on many agendas such as climate change. They have shared interest in promoting climate action,” he said.

He added that “the two countries want to have an economy resilient for climate change and new climate systems (emerging) in the future; that is why we are working together in agriculture smart agriculture; in energy, new energy solutions with creating better electricity opportunities for everyone; and we will continue to do so.”

The Deputy Head of Mission reiterated Denmark's commitment to continuing its support for Ethiopia across various sectors.

The cooperation includes agriculture, climate change, and energy, dedication to fostering the cooperation into higher levels in the years to come.

Moreover, he pointed out that Denmark supports Ethiopia in poverty reduction programs, he said.

The formal diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Denmark date back to 1967.