SISTER CITIES IN ETHIOPIA AND SOUTH KOREA STRENGTHEN TIES

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On Monday August 28 2023, H.E. Adanech Abiebie Mayor of Addis Ababa arrived in Chuncheon City to conduct an official visit and to reaffirm the sister city relationship between the two cities.  According to the Mayor’s office, during the visit to Chuncheon City, Mayor Yook Dong Han and his staff afforded them a warm welcome and discussed improving the bilateral ties between the cities. They agreed to work on issues related to urban development, smart cities, education, training, and land management. 

The Mayor previously hosted a delegation led by Deputy Mayor Lee Chang from Chuncheon City in Addis Ababa.  The Mayor is following up on earlier discussions to fortify the historical links that already exist and form alliances to strengthen the relationship in areas that would be even more beneficial to both cities.

The diplomatic hub, Addis Ababa is undergoing extensive transformation since the leadership embarked on a strategic plan. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, with the Mayor’s office is executing the vision set out, by bolstering twin city partnerships that will secure projects to elevate the standard of the city. The transformation of the city into a modern metropolis with the aim to develop it into a smart city will be a game changer for Africa’s capital.

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