News in Brief, On Discussions with President Isaias Afwerki a statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, UN and Ethiopia agree to jointly investigate alleged Human Rights Violations in Tigray, The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam realizes the Principle of Equitable and Reasonable utilization, Africa and the African Union The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa […]
Ethiopian Americans and Eritrean Americans residing in the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area have condemned the propaganda campaigns waged by remnants of the defunct TPLF clique and called upon their elected representatives in both Houses of the United States to carefully analyze the situation in Ethiopia. The organizers of the rally are the “Ethiopian Public Diplomacy […]
“In our March 26, 2021 discussions with President Isaias Afwerki during my visit to Asmera, the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of the Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately.” H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, returned home this morning after two-days of regular, consultative, meetings with President Isaias Afwerki. President Isaias Afwerki bid farewell to the Prime Minister and his delegation on their departure from Asmara International Airport. The extensive consultations between the two leaders focused on bilateral partnership and the joint strategic development […]
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Asmara, Eritrea in mid-afternoon hours today for a two-day working visit to the country. President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea accorded a warm welcome to the Prime Minister and his delegation on their arrival at Asmara International Airport, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information. The two […]
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 […]
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, 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. […]
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 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 […]