December 18, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs of Ethiopia and Gallaudet University in Washington DC. It seeks to advance the empowerment and inclusion of people with disabilities, particularly those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Both parties reaffirmed that the MoU is […]
A meaningful dialogue unfolded on Capitol Hill as an Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E Dr. Ergogie Tesfaye from MoWSA convened with Congressman John Garamendi on December 15/2023. The shared focus is strengthening ties between Ethiopia and the United States.Dr. Ergogie expressed heartfelt gratitude for Congressman Garamendi’s unwavering commitment for the nation of Ethiopia. Together, they […]
The recent negotiations are being conducted following the Joint Statement by H.E. Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, and President Abdel Fatah el Sisi of Egypt on 13 July 2023, to initiate expedited negotiation to finalize the guidelines and rules on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). […]
At Ethiopian Embassy in DC, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs-MoWSA, Alliance Care Now-ACN and the Embassy held a fundraising event on December 8. The purpose is to support orphans and needy children in #Ethiopia. The core mission is to inspire, mobilize, and equip Ethiopians to be local solution providers for the needs of […]
The Ethiopian Diplomats Association, which includes former and veteran ambassadors, diplomats, and currently serving professionals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who have served and presently serving their country in various positions for a long time, was established yesterday.During the formation of the association, State Minister, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, expressed the importance of establishing an […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E Demeke Mekonnen discussed with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General to South Sudan and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom at his office today.The discussion between the two sides highlighted the importance of Ethiopia’s involvement in promoting peace and stability in South […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen discussed with the EU Managing Director for Africa, H.E. Ambassador Rita Laranjinha, in his office today.In the discussion that focused on strengthening relations between the EU and Ethiopia, Mr. Demeke expressed Ethiopia’s readiness to normalize partnership and cooperation with the EU.He further explained the importance of […]
H.E. Amb. Eng. Seleshi Bekele (PhD) met with Rep. G. Meeks (D-NY-5), the ranking member of the House Foreign Relations Committee, together with former Congressman Edolphus Towns. They discussed on Ethio-US and US-Africa relations with regard to development, AGOA, trade, and investment.