The Steering Committee of the Defend Ethiopia Task Force in Europe has elected Sirage De-Tango (Sweden) as Chairperson of the Defend Ethiopia Task Force in Europe for the next 6 months and took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Chairperson Kitaw Yayehyirad (Switzerland) who completed his term on the 30th of September 2023. His contribution to the group has yielded outstanding results in public and digital diplomacy for Ethiopia as well as fostering cohesion and integrity within the team during a tumultuous period in Ethiopia.
Furthermore, in accordance with Article 2.7 of the relevant rules and regulations of the Group, a handover ceremony for the chairmanship of Defend Ethiopia Europe was conducted on November 3rd, 2023. The event was held via a virtual meeting and graced by the presence of H.E. Ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta, representing the host country of the incoming chair, as well as H.E. Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, representing the host country of the outgoing chair.
Full announcement at DefendEthiopia.EU enclosed below