Entries by Embassy Content Editor

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, weekly press briefing (March 23, 2021)

The spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (23 March 2021) to the media. In his presentation, the Ambassador focused on political diplomacy, issues on the #Ethiopia-#Sudan border issue, the #GERD negotiation, Humanitarian aid in Tigray, economic diplomacy, and citizen-centered diplomatic activities. […]

Ambassador Redwan Hussein says Ethiopia’s efforts to ensure women’s inclusivity in top leadership position commendable (March 22, 2021)

State Minister Ambassador Redwan Hussein said the Government of Ethiopia has made commendable efforts for the last three years in ensuring that women are included in top leadership positions in the government structure in addition to deploying a significant number of women to peacekeeping missions. Ambassador Redwan also said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed women […]

Deputy Premier Demeke Briefs US Delegation Led By Chris Coons On Latest Developments In Ethiopia (March 21, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen discussed with the U.S. Delegation led by senator Chris Coons on humanitarian situation in Tigray and other key issues on Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke outlined a range of issues including the military operation in Tigray, border dispute with Sudan and the Grand Ethiopian […]

PM Launches Wenchi Project (March 20, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has presided over the launch of construction of Wenchi project in Oromia regional state. The event was attended by senior federal and regional government officials, including Tagesse Chafo, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR). The Prime Minister on the occasion said the Wenchi Dandi Eco-Tourism Project is expected to […]

US Provides Additional $52m In Assistance To People Affected In Tigray (March 19, 2021)

The United States has said it is providing an additional nearly $52 million in assistance to people affected in connection with law enforcement measures carried out in Tigray region. The United States has provided a total of nearly $153 million in humanitarian assistance since the law enforcement measures began, said a press statement issued by […]

Consulate General in Los Angeles and Companies in West Coast of USA hold Virtual Investment Forum (March 19, 2021)

The Consulate General in Los Angeles in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia hosted virtual Investment Forum on Thursday March 18, 2021 to strengthen business ties between Ethiopia and the United States of America. This forum made a successful deliberation on Home-Grown Economic Reform and the Business […]

Ethiopia Calls For Participatory Policy Formulation On Peacekeeping Missions (March 19, 2021)

The Government of Ethiopia has called for the United Nations policy formulation and planning process on peacekeeping missions in Africa to be participatory. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke made the call at the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting (AUPSC) on peacekeeping in Africa. The Ministerial level meeting was held […]

Las Vegas’ Ethiopian Community Protests US Comment (March 18, 2021)

Members of the Las Vegas Valley’s Ethiopian community on Wednesday protested what they described as the U.S. government’s interference in the northeastern African nation’s domestic affairs. The demonstrators, many of them carrying flags of Ethiopia, chanted in front of the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse in late morning. The goal of the protest organized by the […]

Ethiopia Keen to Continue GERD Talks under AU Chair: Deputy PM (March 18, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen today received Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Sami Jamil. Demeke on the occasion underscored the need to further strengthen the existing historical ties between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He briefed the ambassador on the unfettered access given for humanitarian […]