MFA.GOV.IL “DIPLOMATIC AGENDA “

Embassy of Israel to Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi

Inside this issue:

AU congratulates Israel

on its support in Ebola

2

German, Israeli Trilateral

Cooperation in Ethiopia

3

New phase: Joint Tech-

nical Program of USAID-

MASHAV

4

Republic of Czech aid

agency and MASHAV join

hands in Ethiopia

5

DCM Leo Vinovezky pays

courtesy visit to regional

offices

6

Ambassador Belaynesh

Zevadia meets with her

Brazilian counterpart

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Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— H.E Engi-

neer Aisha Mohammed, Minister of Culture

and Tourism of Ethiopia met with the Minis-

ter of Culture of Israel, Miri Regev in Israel.

The two ministers discussed new ways of

boosting the cultural dialogue and exchanges

from both sides.

Discussing cultural exchange

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)—Ambassador

Belaynesh Zevadia and Ethiopian Foreign Af-

fairs Minister Tewodros Adhanom deliberated

on strengthening bilateral ties between Israel

and Ethiopia. Academic exchanges and train-

ings and MASHAV activities were among the

discussion points.

Brief consultation with FM Tewodros Adhanom

Shalom club: Rwanda

Kigali (February, 2016)— Shalom

Club was launched in Rwanda on Feb.

17th on an event held at Urban Hotel

in Kigali. During the event, Rwandan

MASHAV alumni came together to

establish the club and members were

elected as technical commissions in

each fields to lead the Shalom Club

Rwanda in its future endeavors.

AU congratulates Israel on its support in Ebola

Addis Ababa (February, 2016), The African Union

expressed its appreciation to the contribution and

solidarity of Israel in the fight against Ebola. The

Union presented a

crystal plaque to Am-

bassador Belaynesh

and Mr. Ilan Fluss,

Deputy Head of

Mashav during the

visit paid to the or-

ganization. The meet-

ing was attended by

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Dutch, Israel Cooperation: MoU for Agricultural Quality

Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)—A Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Is-

rael’s Agency for International Development Coop-

eration, MASHAV and the Embassy of Kingdom

of the Netherlands. The agreement lets the two

countries to work together in the field of develop-

ment of small scale irrigation and horticulture in

Ethiopia.

Ambassador Febe Potgieter-Gqubule, Deputy Chief

of Staff in the Bureau of the Chairperson, Dr. Djou-

dalbaye Benjamin, Chief Operations officer of the

ASEOWA mission and Mrs. Wynne Musabayana,

The United Nations identified Israel in 2014 as top contributor per capita in the fight against Ebola

D e p u t y H e a d o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d

Information at African Union Commission, who

welcomed Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia,

Rwanda & Burundi, Mrs. Belaynesh Zevadia,

Mr. Ilan Fluss, Deputy Head of Mashav at Mfa-

Israel, Mr. Leo Vinovezky, Deputy Head of

Mission and Mr. Serkalem Adgeh, Trade &

Investment Promotion.

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Kigali (February,2016)— A professional team

from Israel travelled to Rwanda to start the plan-

ning of the Center of Excellence in Agriculture.

The center will be jointly run by the MINAGRI,

Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Mashav,

the Israel agency for international Development

Cooperation. The center will focus on horticul-

ture, fruits and vegetables development.

Center of Excellence in Agriculture: Kigali

Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— A discussion on trilat-

eral cooperation in Ethiopia between Bmz-Giz-Mashav-

MFA CINADCO took place in Addis Ababa GIZ com-

pound. The Israeli-German cooperation helps to realize

financial and knowledge synergies. The joint efforts will

be implemented in local projects that support sustaina-

ble economic and social development especially in Afar

Region.

Meanwhile, Israeli and Italian Ambassadors deliber-

ated on promoting trilateral efforts on improving quality

of Health care in Ethiopia. The discussion is believed

to be an important step for Israel's Development and In-

ternational Cooperation activities in Ethiopia, among

others countries in Africa. Mr. Ilan Fluss led the brain-

storming session together with his Italian colleague Mr.

Ginevra Letizia.

German, Israeli Trilateral Cooperation in Ethiopia

4 Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)- A training enti-

tled Plant, Soil, Water Relationship and Irriga-

tion system took place in Bahirdar. The platform

trained 30 Water Engineers and Agronomists to

have thorough understanding of irrigation

schemes.

Two Israeli experts Livid Kate and Mollie Sacks

gave theoretical and practical trainings on the

platform organized by Canadian-Dutch-Israeli-

Ethiopian collaboration.

Training of trainers in agricultural: Bahirdar

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)—A Steering Commit-

tee meeting on the Joint Technical Program of

USAID-MASHAV and the Ethiopian Ministry of

Agriculture took place at the Ministry’s compound.

MASHAV's long-term expert in Ethiopia Mr. Ofer

kahani made a presentation at the meeting that dis-

cussed the way forward of the new fourth) phase pro-

gram for Small holders Horticultural project (SHP)

in Ethiopia

New phase: Joint Technical Program of USAID-MASHAV

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)—A delegation of African

Heads of Universities, which among them are from Ethi-

opia and Rwanda, traveled to Israel to take part in expe-

rience sharing meetings that took place in Israeli Univer-

sities. Heads of Kigali, Gondar, Woldia, Jigjiga and Dire

Dawa universities participated on the platform which

aimed to promote academic ties between the countries.

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Fighters for life to volunteer in Gondar

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— Czech Republic and

Israel will continue their trilateral cooperation with

Ethiopia in the development of the agricultural sector.

Since the cooperation in the past was successful and

Ethiopian farmers benefited manifold from the joint

efforts, representatives of both countries agreed to push

forward on the meeting that took place at the Czech

Embassy in Addis Ababa on February 19th.

Republic of Czech aid agency and MASHAV join hands in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— An Israeli non-profit

organization Fighters for life presented its plans, to

DCM Leo Vinovezky, to bring meaningful community

services to Ethiopia, Gondar region. The organization is

established by recently released Israeli soldiers who

choose to volunteer in developing countries around the

world, after serving in the military. The volunteers will

provide community support to children in Gondar.

Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Israel welcomes African academic delegation

In the picture : Mr. Leo Vinovezky, Deputy Head of Mission of the Israeli Embassy, Mr. Václav Kuželka, Deputy Head of Mission of the Czech Embassy, Mr. Ilan Fluss, Head of the Israeli Development Agency MASHAV, Mr. Ofer Kahani, Agri-cultural Expert of MASHAV at the Israeli Embassy, and Ms. Nina Lehmann, Director of the Training Programs Abroad of the Ministry of Agriculture on Israel.

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Fair Planet project to support Ethiopian farmers

Dire Dawa (February, 2016) — DCM Leo Vi-

novezky had fruitful talks with Deputy Mayor

Mr. Abduljebare Abdusemed Tura during his

visit to Dire Dawa, the eastern part of Ethiopia.

Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Bahir Dar (February, 2016)— Amhara Mass Media

Agency Deputy Director, Mr. Muluken welcomed

DCM Leo Vinovezky. Media collaboration and com-

munication and knowledge- sharing across a range of

activities were among the discussions.

Addis Ababa (February,

2016)— DCM Leo Vi-

novezky attended Fair

Planet’s open day in Dire

Dawa. The Israeli non-profit

organization Fair Planet

launched the "Bridging the

Seed Gap," project which

will provide opportunities

DCM Leo Vinovezky pays courtesy visit to regional offices

Here reading the weekly "“Bekur" newspaper (the

first, in Ge'ez). same Semitic roots as Hebrew.

for smallholder farmers in

Ethiopia. The project is a long

-term dedication aiming to

provide technology transfer

process to equip smallholder

farmers with high-quality

vegetable seeds while provid-

ing training to farmers for bet-

ter growing and selling.

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Talking cultural and artistic collaborations

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— Our DCM, Leo Vi-

novezky took part at Aid & Development Africa Sum-

mit in Addis. The Summit brought together over 300

humanitarian experts from regional government, local

and international NGOs, UN agencies and the private

sector. The two days thought-provoking discussions fo-

cused on how technological innovations and best prac-

tice can improve aid delivery and development strategy

in East Africa. Israel, can be of help, no question.

Diplomatic Agenda

February, 2016

Israel Embassy (February, 2016)— Ambassador Be-

laynesh Zevadia and DCM Mr. Leo Vinovezky had a

special meeting with the prominent artist Abebe Feleke

on how to strengthen cultural relations between Ethio-

pia and Israel. The discussion called back on the com-

mon history of the two countries as a foundation for

cultural activities which will tighten their lasting bond.

Participation in Aid & Development Africa Summit

Ambassador Belaynesh Zevadia meets with her Brazilian counterpart

Addis Ababa (February, 2016)— Brazil’s Ambassador

to Ethiopia Octavio Henrique Dias Garcia Cortes met

with Ambassador Belaynesh Zevadia in her office. The

newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador and Ambassa-

dor Belaynesh discussed existing bilateral relations

between Israel and Brazil and possible area of collabo-

ration in Ethiopia. Ambassador Belaynesh wished

Ambassador Octavio Henrique productive years ahead.