Entries by Embassy Content Editor

Deputy PM Pays Working Visit To UAE, Travels To Moscow (June 22, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen paid a working visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he held discussions with higher government officials of the country. The Deputy Prime Minister and officials explored ways to further ties between Ethiopia and UAE in multifaceted areas of cooperation. After he had wrapped up working […]

PM Aiby Sends Congratulatory Message On Peaceful Conclusion Of General Elections (June 21, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sent a congratulatory message to all Ethiopians over the peaceful conclusion of the general elections held on Monday. “Today is a historic day for Etihopians for they have long been yearning for democratic elections. Our dream has come true today. We have shown the world that democracy is not only […]

AU Election Observation Mission Head Praises Election Process In Ethiopia (June 21, 2021)

The Head the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), Olusegun Obasanjo said that Ethiopia has been conducting a far better election than the previous ones, despite some challenges in some constituencies. Approached by journalists, AUEOM delegation head former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo said the ongoing 6th General Election has been witnessing ‘far better’ processes than the previous […]

The way forward to Ethiopia-U.S. relations: Collaboration or confrontation? (June 19, 2021)

BY DEMEKE MEKONNEN (FDRE Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs) Mutually beneficial relations based on a common understanding and respect are central to further enhancing the Ethio-U.S.A. relations to a higher level with a direct impact on policies and institutions on the ground. In this regard, the US Senate resolution 97 is unhelpful […]

For all visa applicants (June 21, 2021)

The Ethiopian Embassy to the U.S. has learned that the Ethiopian Immigration Agency has temporarily suspended E-Visa and Visa on Arrival services to passengers traveling from the U.S. to Ethiopia with the exception of Ethiopian Origin ID (Yellow card) holders. Accordingly, the Embassy respectfully reminds passengers to obtain visa from the Embassy in Washington D.C. […]

Statement on the irresponsible and undiplomatic remarks by the Finnish Foreign Minister at the European Parliament (June 18, 2021)

The Ethiopian government rejects the briefing by the Finnish Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto to the European Parliament on 15 June 2021 in relation to his visits to Ethiopia as a Special Envoy of the European Union. The allegations made by Mr. Haavisto in his briefing are clear indications of the underlying desire by the Special […]

Press statement on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights measures to investigate alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. (June 17, 2021)

Press statement on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights measures to investigate alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. It is to be recalled that the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during the meeting of the African Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), held […]

Ethiopia on the Situation in Tigray (June 16, 2021)

At the informal meeting of Security Council (15 June 2021), H.E. Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie: Reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Tigray; Provided updates on the blanket humanitarian access; Noted the 3-tiers of investigation into allegations of HR violations. Please click here to find what the ambassador told the press following the […]