Relations Between Ethiopia and Iran Since 1950
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2018-11
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Addis Ababa University
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The main purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze relations between Ethiopia and Iran since 1950. Hence, this study employed the qualitative research approach with the thematic method of analysis. In this. The data was comprised of diplomats of the two countries, employees of FDRE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and scholars in the area. Both soft and hard documents from Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other published and unpublished materials from relevant institutions were used as secondary data. The findings of the study revealed that since the inception the relationship between Ethiopia and Iran have passed so many ups and downs and full of strengths and weaknesses. Although the relationship have shown considerable improvement since 1991, it was not as strong as expected due to the western campaign against Iran and lack of proper attention by decision makers. Generally, I recommend that, the two countries have to work more and more closer to further strengthen the currently existing amicable relations in different spheres of life as both countries are peace loving, indipendence and soverein.
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Relations Between Ethiopia and Iran Since 1950