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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen briefs diplomatic community in Addis

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen briefed today (October 21) Addis Ababa-based diplomats and representatives of international organizations about current developments in Ethiopia. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said Ethiopia is ready for the peace negotiations set to be held in South Africa, as the Government has been saying it […]

The Embassy held a Business Forum on Ethiopia’s AGOA Reinstatement with 50+ Companies

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H.E. Dr. Eyob Tekalign, State Minister of Finance and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Seleshi Bekele held discussions with about 50 investors, manufacturers and exporting companies in the apparel and footwear sectors at a workshop organized by the Embassy of Ethiopia. The main focus of the workshop was to review the impacts of the termination of Ethiopia’s […]

H.E Ambassador Seleshi congratulated the winners of this year’s Nova Connections Impact Award.

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The awardees includes Athlete Kenenisa Bekele for his extraordinary achievements in Athletics (Sport), “Eregnaye” Crew for their exemplery artwork of the popular drama, Dr. Henok Tesfaye for creating jobs to thousands of Ethiopians in the USA and back home and the final winner; Nigist Likke for her world class contribution in Film industry in the […]

Ethiopian Delegation led by the Minister of Finance H.E. Ahmed Shide, met IMF Managing Director (MD), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva

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The delegation conducted a productive discussion on issues related to the new IMF program for Ethiopia, accessing IMF’s Food Shock Window, and G20 Common Framework debt profiling. The Minister briefed the MD on the commitment of the Government in implementing an ambitious economic reform, the peace process, the challenges stemming from the multiple shocks encountered […]

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen held a separate #UNGA77 sideline meeting with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Malian FM Abdoulaye Diop.

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H.E Mr. Demeke and FM Lavrov exchanged views on bilateral and regional matters. The two officials assessed the implementation status of agreed mechanisms between the two countries during FM Lavrov’s last July visit to Ethiopia.They also agreed to convene the Bilateral Joint Commission Meeting in the near future.

#UNDP to share Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative with 10 African countries

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The Green Legacy initiative in Ethiopia, according to H.E. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, strengthens regional cooperation and will ultimately serve as a crucial platform to ensure peace and stability in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia provided high-quality seedlings of preference to some of its neighbors last year and plans […]

DPM and FM Demeke Mekonnen says #China’s Global Development Initiative critical to implement global development goals

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said cooperation and partnerships are vital for the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He made the remarks on Tuesday (September 20) at the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) on the sidelines of the ongoing UN General Assembly […]