Ethiopia is actively participating in the First BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas Meeting for 2025 in Brasilia, led by Governor Mamo Esmelealem Mihretu. The delegation emphasizes the importance of reforming global systems and increasing intra-BRICS economic cooperation. Indonesia seeks membership in the New Development Bank as one of its main objectives for 2025. The meeting focuses on key global issues like health and climate finance.
An Ethiopian delegation, led by Mamo Esmelealem Mihretu, National Bank Governor and Ethiopia’s BRICS Sherpa, alongside Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, has commenced participation in the inaugural meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas for 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil. This significant gathering was officially opened by Mauro Viera, Brazil’s Minister of External Affairs.
During the meeting, Mr. Mihretu reaffirmed Ethiopia’s solid commitment to multilateralism and collective security grounded in the UN framework. He highlighted the necessity of reforming the global system to effectively address the intricate challenges facing the world today.
Notably, Mr. Mihretu indicated that Ethiopia’s accession to the New Development Bank remains a top priority for 2025. He advocated for increased economic collaboration among BRICS nations and stressed the importance of committing to fundamental objectives and initiatives within the BRICS framework.
Ethiopia welcomes Brazil’s BRICS Presidency for 2025, which focuses on six essential priorities: global health, global governance reform, climate finance, governance of artificial intelligence, cooperation in the Global South, and the institutional development of BRICS. The meeting is scheduled to deliberate on these critical agenda items over the next two days.
In conclusion, Ethiopia’s involvement in the initial BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas meeting underscores its commitment to multilateralism and its goal of gaining membership in the New Development Bank. The discussions on critical global priorities reflect Ethiopia’s alignment with the objectives set by the BRICS platform, highlighting its active role in promoting international cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges.
Original Source: borkena.com
