Ambassador of Pakistan in Ethiopia Atif Sharif has praised Pakistan's cordial relations with Ethiopia. Addressing an Iftar-dinner in Addis Ababa, he said that opening of Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, inauguration of direct flights and rising trade flows are signs of booming bilateral relationship. Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Director-General Middle East and Asia Pacific Gebeyehu Ganga commended Pakistan's role to uphold UN Charter, and international law and contribution to world peace and security. He expressed Ethiopian government's commitment to forge strong partnership with Pakistan.