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ISRAEL CONTRIBUTION

AGAINST THE DROUGHT

2

ISRAEL IS 68 YEARS

YOUNG

3

PROMOTING BUSINESS

DIPLOMACY

4

UNWOMEN & ISRAEL TO

PARTNER

4

VISITING MAYORS IN

ETHIOPIA

5

ISRAEL & SUSTAINA-

BLE DEVELOPMENT

5

ISRAELI FILMS AT ADDIS

FILM FESTIVAL

6

PARTNERSHIP WITH

ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SERVICE

UNIVERSITY

7

President Rivlin meets

Ethiopian Orthodox Pa-

triarch, Abune Matthias

8

Embassy of Israel

To

Ethiopia, Rwanda

and Burundi

“DIPLOMATIC AGENDA “

Embassy of Israel to Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)—

Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Dr. Tedros Adhanom received

Ambassador Yoram Elron, Af-

rican Affairs Deputy Direc-

tor General of Israel on

Monday (May 30, 2016). Am-

bassador Yoram Elron

acknowledged the excellent

socio-economic and political

relations between Ethiopia

and Israeli and stressed

that it is his country's

hope that the continued re

lations between the two coun-

tries be would strengthened

further ahead. The two sides

discussed on Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming

visit to Ethiopia and other bi-

lateral relations. Dr. Tedros

said Ethiopia would welcome

Prime Minister Benjamin Netan-

yahu and further added that the

Prime Minister's visit would

further bolster the political,

economic and social ties be-

tween the two countries. MoFA

ETHIOPIA-ISRAEL: BILATERAL DIALOGUE

ISRAEL CONTRIBUTION AGAINST THE DROUGHT

Addis Ababa (May, 2016) Ready-

to-use enriched food purchased

by the government of Israel

was dispatched by the National

Disaster Risk Management Com-

mission to the drought affect-

ed areas and food insecure

districts in Ethiopia that are

facing severe malnutrition.

The handing over of these

highly nutritious food, aimed

to assist more than 5000 kids

under 5 years old, took place

between H.E. Belaynesh Zevadia, Ambassador

of Israel to Ethiopia Rwanda and H.E. Mr.

Mitiku Kassa, Commissioner for National

Disaster Risk Management Commission .

Addis Ababa (May,2016)—The Embas-

sy of Israel observed Yom Hazika-

ron-Memorial Day at its compound

in the presence of Israeli Com-

munity in Ethiopia. The commemo-

ration began at sun down with

prayers, poems and speeches in

remembrance of fallen soldiers in

the different wars and fallen ci-

vilians in terror attacks.

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

MEMORIAL DAY-YOM HAZIKARON

POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)—- Ambassador

Belaynesh Zevadia joined by DCM Leo

Vinovezky payed a visit to Ethiopian

FM's policy advisor, Head of PORAD,

Prof. Mekonnen Haddis as part of

preparations for the bilateral dia-

logue and political analysis and re-

search between the counterparts of

the two countries.

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

Addis Ababa (May, 2016) The Em-

bassy of Israel celebrated the

68th Independence in the pres-

ence of government officials,

Ambassadors and hundreds of our

friends, both Ethiopians and

foreigners in Addis Ababa at

Sheraton Addis hotel. Israeli

Ambassador Belaynesh made an

opening remark followed by a

speech by guest of honor on the

occasion, the State Minister of

Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Taye

Atske-Selassie.

Ambassador Taye extended his ap-

preciation to Ambassador Zevadia

on the event for the work she

has done in enhancing relations

between the two countries. Is-

raeli wine presented by Mr. Tal

Gal-Cohen, “Israel Wine Ambassa-

dor” was served with special Is-

raeli Mediterranean Cuisines

prepared by Israeli Chef Eli

Kishony on the event. “Ethio

String Band” entertained guests

with lovely Ethiopian music.

Monica Manaker on guitar, per-

formed the Israeli National An-

them, Hatikva.

ISRAEL IS 68 YEARS YOUNG

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

Addis Ababa ( May, 2016)—DCM Mr.

Leo Vinovezky joined Serkalem

Adigeh, Economic Director of the

Embassy and met with Mrs. Hirut

Zemene—Business Diplomacy Direc-

torate General at the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs, to promote the

next round of commercial meetings

between the two countries.

UNWOMEN & ISRAEL TO PARTNER

PROMOTING BUSINESS DIPLOMACY

Addis Ababa ( May, 2016)— UNWomen and

Embassy of Israel discussed areas of

partnership for women empowerment in

Ethiopia. On the meeting, Mrs. Leti

Chiwara, UNWomen Representative to

Ethiopia, Africa Union and ECA dis-

cussed with DCM Mr. Leo Vinovezky the

signing of an MOU which would realize

the foreseen partnership. Ms. Chiwara

traveled to Israel to take part in a

Mashav Conference after the discus-

sion. Our Mashav Alumni Mrs. Yelfigne

Abegaz participated in the meeting.

Addis Ababa ( May, 2016)—DCM Leo Vinovezky

welcomed Elizabeth Abebe the founder of

The Good Samaritan Training Center (GSTC)

in Ethiopian. The local aid organization

founded aims to eradicate poverty from

among young disadvantaged children in Ethi-

opia through vocational trainings. It also

shelters and supports 134 disadvantaged

children under its roof. The discussion fo-

cused on finding ways of to collaborate

with Israel in offering training and other

supports to the NGO.

MEETING MASHAV ALUMNI

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)—The first

edition of HoA-REC&N and TERI’s annu-

al flagship event, the Africa Sus-

tainable Development Forum (ASDF)

2016, began on 11 May 2016. The fo-

rum, hosted at HoA-REC&N Headquar-

ters, Gullele Botanic Garden, Addis

Ababa, Ethiopia, focused on Track II

diplomacy by providing an enabling

atmosphere that encourages people-to-

people dialogues and fosters under-

standing and collective action to

ISRAEL & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

VISITING MAYORS IN ETHIOPIA

Bahirdar (May, 2016)— DCM Leo Vi-

novezky payed a visit to Bahir Dar’s

Mayor, Lakew Ayalew in early May.

The meeting set grounds for Mayor

Lakew’s participation of Mayor's

Int. Conference in Israel which will

be held in October. The Internation-

al Mayors Conference brings together

local leaders to foster an interna-

tional dialogue on creating smarter

cities.

achieve the goals of sustainable de-

velopment. The Embassy of Israel

shared Israeli innovative technolo-

gies which aim at fighting poverty

on the platform. The ASDF 2016,

themed: “Partnerships: The Core Is-

sue for Sustainable Development,”

brings together leaders from the

worlds of politics, economics, civil

society, research institutes, non-

governmental organizations, academ-

ia, and think tanks.

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

ISRAELI FILMMAKERS AT ADDIS

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

visited us. “Mr. Gaga” encompasses over

40 years of artistic career of Ohad Na-

harin, a choreographer who revolution-

ized contemporary dance . Another award

winning Israeli film "Congo beat the

drums" was also screened with the pres-

ence of the director, Ariel Tagar, who

traveled to Jamaica for an inspiring old

Reggae journey.

Both Barak and Ariel attended Q&A ses-

sions, participated in workshops with

young Ethiopian filmmakers and gave in-

terviews to the media.

Addis Ababa (May, 2016) The Embassy

of the State of Israel held a public

screening of "Mr. Gaga" a documen-

tary film directed by Award-winning

Israeli filmmaker Tomer Heymann and

produced by his brother, Barak who

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)—DCM Mr. Leo Vinovezky

discussed ways of cooperation between Israeli

and Ethiopian dancers and choreographers with

Junaid Jemal founder of Destino Dance Compa-

ny. The talking came after the screening of

the Israeli film Mr. Gaga in Addis as an Af-

rican Premiere, of the Addis film festival.

COOPERATION WITH ETHIOPIAN

MODERN DANCE

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

ISRAEL AT ADDIS ABABA DJS FESTIVAL

Addis Ababa (May,2016)—- Meeting with

Prof. Mulugeta Debebe, Vice President,

Ethiopian Civil Service University and

Member of Parliament met with DCM Leo

Vinovezky to identify steps to create

partnership for capacity building in

the Public Service Administration. Mr.

Vinovezky reiterated that Israel has a

lot to offer on these topics.

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)—- Israeli

DJs Ariel Tagar and Nitai Schendar

participated on a five days DJ

Workshop, entitled Addis DJ Festi-

val organized by EML Events. The

Embassy of Israel facilitated the

Israeli DJs participation on the

event where they gave trainings on

mixing, music productions, DJing

and also on digital-virtual stages

with the presence of Yair Mos.

PARTNERSHIP WITH ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SERVICE UNIVERSITY

May , 2016 Diplomatic Agenda

BRIDGING ETHIO-ISRAELI FASHION AND DESIGN INDUSTRY

Addis Ababa (May, 2016)— DCM Leo

Vinovezky joined by the Embassy

cultural officer Ms. Azeb Yosef

discussed about Fashion & Diploma-

cy, with on Anna Getaneh, model and

community leader, the founder of

African Mosaique an African fashion

platform. The embassy officials

also met with Metasebia Yosef, the

founder and executive director of

creative consulting company, Muse

Collective.

The meetings aimed at creating a

link between the African and Israe-

li fashion industry and to increase

the involvement of Israeli design-

ers in the African fashion and vise

versa.

Jerusalem (May, 2016)— President Ri-

vlin meets in Jerusalem with Ethio-

pian Orthodox Patriarch, His Holi-

ness, Abune Matthias Asratetsion.

H.H. Abune Mathias, Patriarch of

Ethiopia also met with Israeli Min-

ister of Tourism, H.E. Yariv Levin

at his office in Jerusalem. It was

fruitful discussion dealt with the

longstanding relation of the two

countries. He also met with H.E. Da-

vid Azoulay, Minister of Religious

Affairs of the State of Israel.

President Rivlin meets Ethiopian Orthodox

Patriarch, His Holiness, Abune Matthias