Entries by Embassy Content Editor

Ministry holds promotional campaign supporting Professor Hirut’s bid to run for AU Office (February 3, 2021)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia held on Tuesday (February 02) a Promotional campaign supporting Professor Hirut Woldemariam who is running to hold the post of the AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. The event was held at Sheraton Addis in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]

PM Urges Diaspora Community To Fight Against Spread Of False Information About Ethiopia (February 2, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia to fight against the spread of false information that aims to spoil image of the country. Those who did not concede the death of the Junta are still disseminating wrong information in collaboration with enemies of the nation, he said. “I call upon you […]

Ethiopians In Boston, US Contribute Over $12,000 To People In Need (February 2, 2021)

Ethiopians living in Boston, US have contributed $12,692.65 to people who are in need in Ethiopia. The donation has been coordinated by the Marathon record holder, Athlete Belayneh Densamo and others. Representatives of members of the Diaspora who participated in the donation have handed over the support to the Ethiopian Embassy in the US. It […]

Ethiopia, Germany Explore Ways To Strengthen Development, Economic Cooperation (February 2, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with Chancellor of Germany Angella Merke on various issues. Prime Minister Abiy said the conversation he held with the German chancellor was good and productive. According to the Prime Minister, the two have discussed national and regional issues including COVID 19. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chancellor […]

Ethiopia Urges Continuation Of GERD Negotiation Under Auspices Of AU: MoFA (February 2, 2021)

In a press briefing held today, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti stated that Ethiopia urged that the negotiation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) shall continue under auspices of the African Union (AU). Ambassador Dina also said that the humanitarian response has continued in Tigray region. According to the spokesperson, […]

President Sahlework Confers with UN High Commissioner (February 2, 2021)

President Sahlework Zewde conferred with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on humanitarian activities in Ethiopia. Grandi has visited the refugee camps in Tigray region and assessed the security and rehabilitation efforts. The high commissioner said that he has seen some encouraging progress while he was visiting the region. According to office of the […]

DPM, FM Demeke Confers With UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi (February 1, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen has conferred with Chief of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi on various issues. Demeke said that the discussion held focused at ways of addressing outstanding issues and crisis of the refugees in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is committed to address the outstanding issues, he […]

GERD Project Progressing As Planned: Minister (January 30, 2021)

The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is progressing as planned, said Dr Seleshi Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy. He made the remark following an onsite coordination meeting he had with contractors, consultants, board members and employer today. In a tweet, the Minister said “GERD construction progresses as scheduled.” Dr Seleshi […]

Ministry Launches Online Trade Registration, Licensing System (January 30, 2021)

Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched the first-ever online trade registration and licensing system in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen and other high ranking government officials The new system is said to enable members of the business community to get their trade registered and licensed without physical presence to headquarters of […]