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Deputy PM & FM Demeke Confers With US Special Envoy (March 24, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, received a high-level delegation led by the US Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Ambassador Donald Booth, at his office today. He briefed the delegation on the tripartite negotiations of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and other related issues. He said although Ethiopia contributes […]

Ethiopian Envoys Brief Foreign Officials On Latest Development In Tigray (March 24, 2021)

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Taye Atske Selassie has briefed the African Group of Ambassadors in New York on the situation in Tigray. He thanked the Group for their solidarity and support underscoring Ethiopia’s resolve to come out stronger. Members of the Group relayed that Ethiopia will prevail as it […]

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 […]