H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Prof. Philippe Gautier

H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Prof. Philippe Gautier
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H.E. Ambassador Eshete held the courtesy visit and discussed with Honourable Professor Philippe Gautier, Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at latter’s office on 20 February 2025 .

During the meeting Ambassador Eshete explained Ethiopia’s role and commitment to multilateralism and noted the current challenges facing multilateral organizations. He also underlined the importance of improving national implementation capacity of Member States with regard to international covenants and resolutions.
In this connection Ambassador Eshete requested the Court to provide higher level capacity building for Ethiopian judges, lawyers, and the judicial system.
Professor Gautier on his part provided an overview of the work of the Court and stressed the crucial role of the States Parties in the functioning of the Court. He further explained about the ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme, which enables young lawyers to gain professional experience by working for the International Court of Justice and forwarded a call for able Ethiopian young lawyers to apply for the Judicial Fellowship Programme.
It was underlined that closer cooperation and relation provides opportunities for further collaboration for the justice system standers setting. Participation in the upcoming annual briefing on the activities of the ICJ were also highlighted.