Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said a Council which avails assistance for Diaspora community is going to be established.

He stated that the Council embraces all ministers as members and extends support for Ethiopian Diaspora who expresses interest in national development activities.

The Council will start its work soon, the Prime Minister noted.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already established Diaspora Affairs Directorate-General to meet the inquiries of Ethiopian Diaspora interested in contributing to the national development.

The Directorate- General conducts research on policies, initiatives and legislation towards the engagement of the Diaspora in Ethiopia.

Moreover, it distributes information regarding developments in Ethiopian to Ethiopians, the Diaspora and friends of Ethiopian residing abroad and in Ethiopia.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporate