UN staff in Ethiopia joined several Ambassadors, Representatives from the Government of Ethiopia and the African Union Commission, as well other invited guests in a celebration of the 2017 UN Day. A representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia thanked the UN for the support Ethiopia continues to receive and assured that the partnership will continue to grow as the country works towards achieving middle income status. H.E. Commissioner Minata Samate Cessouma of the African Union Department of Political Affairs was one among the dignitaries who delivered remarks. 

The UN Secretary General's message is available here