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Over 26 Aid Agencies Engaged In Delivery Of Humanitarian Assistance In Tigray: Demeke (February 12, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, received at his office today Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yaprak Alp. In the discussion, Demeke mentioned the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and urged Turkey to continue supporting Ethiopia’s role in fighting terrorism in the horn of Africa. Appreciating Turkey’s stance in the […]

Amb Taye Holds Discussions With UN, ICRC Officials (February 12, 2021)

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, Taye Atske Selassie held discussions with officials of UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and International Red Cross. In a tweet yesterday, Ambassador Taye said that “I had a productive meeting with Ms. Alice Wairimu, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide.” […]

FM Demeke Mekonnen Holds Phone Talks With UNSOM Head (February 11, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen had a telephone conversation today with James Swan, the United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). During their conversation, they exchanged information and views on the current situation in Somalia and the […]

Ethiopian Minister, Germany Ambassador Discuss GERD Issue (February 11, 2021)

Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr Seleshi Bekele, has held discussion with Ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia, Stephan Auer. They discussed on the current situation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Minister briefed the ambassador bout the general status of trilateral negotiation between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt regarding the dam.

Claimed journalist is not legally registered with the Ethiopian Broadcast Authority (February 11, 2021)

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued a statement yesterday claiming that a freelance journalist named Lucy Kassa was physically attacked by unidentified men “with the clear aim of intimidating her in connection with her reporting”. The statement also included that she “reports for several foreign media including the Los Angeles Times, Al Jazeera and the Norwegian […]

Deputy PM Calls On EU To Play Constructive Role To Help Ethiopia Overcome Current Challenges (February 10, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen received at his office today the EU Envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pekka Haavisto. At the meeting, Demeke briefed the Envoy on the on-going rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the Tigray region. The Government in collaboration with the interim administration in the region and […]

Ministry briefs African Ambassadors on current status of Humanitarian assistance in Tigray, GERD negotiations, Upcoming Elections and Ethiopia-Sudan Border Dispute (February 10, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen gave a briefing today (February 10) to Resident Ambassadors and Diplomats of African countries in Ethiopia regarding the current status of the humanitarian assistance process in the Tigray region and the preparations for the upcoming general elections in Ethiopia. Along […]

FM Demeke Converse Over Phone With His Swedish Counterpart (February 9, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen has exchanged a phone call today with Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. During their discussion, Demeke briefed his Swedish counterpart on the successful accomplishment of the law enforcement operation in Tigray and the rehabilitation and reconstruction works that the government of Ethiopia […]

Ambassador Taye, UN Under-Secretary For Safety, Security Discuss Latest Situation In Tigray (February 9, 2021)

Permanent representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie discussed with Gilles Michaud, Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security on current developments in Tigray. The two exchanged views on Under Secretary General’s recent visit to Ethiopia including his trip to Tigray Regional State. Ambassador Atske Selasse commended the Under Secretary General’s approach […]