China appoints new ambassador to Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Melaku Bedada, Director General of Protocol Affairs at MFA Ethiopia, had received a copy of the credentials of Chen Hai, China's newly appointed ambassador to Ethiopia. This is reported by the Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC), a partner of TV BRICS.

Diplomat Chen Hai became China's 16th representative in Ethiopia. 

“With the coming Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, the newly appointed ambassador is ready to join hands with our Ethiopian friends to write a new chapter for China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership,” commented the Chinese Embassy.

Chinese officials also noted that Ethiopia has become their country's "second home, with a time-honoured history".