Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has visited prosthetics production center in Addis Ababa today. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said “Today I visited the prosthetics production for injured members of the armed forces and civilians.” “What the volunteers and employees at the prosthetics production institute are doing for army members injured during the law enforcement […]
Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia bade farewell to Michael Raynor, the departing US Ambassador to Ethiopia. On the occasion, Demeke appreciated the outgoing ambassador for his fruitful stay in Ethiopia that advanced the longlasting and strong historical relationship that existed between the two countries. Demeke also briefed the […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen has met today with EU ambassadors and representatives of European countries to discuss issues of mutual concern. On the occasion, Demeke delivered a detailed briefing on the humanitarian assistance efforts that the government and pertinent bodies are undertaking in the Tigray region. In […]
Ethiopia has called on Sudan to evacuate the area it has occupied before the start of any negotiation. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti issued his Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today. His briefing focused on Ethio-Sudan border issue, diplomatic activities, latest developments in Tigray and activities related to economic diplomacy. Regarding […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the need to find ways to exploit the potential opportunities that Ethiopia is endowed with. “To see potential and find hope is an act of courage. Around us are many such opportunities. The natural gems that make up our lands and plentiful. Awash National Park is one of them,” the […]
Ethiopia and the UK have signed a climate partnership agreement ahead of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). The agreement for collaboration between two countries was signed here yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. As part of his three-country tour of East […]
STATE OF EMERGENCY FACT Sheet 23 January 2021 Letter to the Economist Newspaper Misrepresentation of the Government of Ethiopia ***************** The Government of Ethiopia condemns in the strongest of terms the accusation that it is “using hunger as a weapon”. After citing “accounts”, quoting “frettings” of a certain “Western diplomat” and hesitating that it is […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said 85 percent of all humanitarian aid corridors in Tigray Region are now open. Demeke revealed the above during his meeting with Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab this afternoon in Addis Ababa. Speaking to journalists after the discussion, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dina Mufti said the deputy prime minister […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen and Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are holding discussion here in Addis Ababa. The areas of discussion are the humanitarian situation in Tigray Region, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, climate change, and education, it was learned. The two officials are also expected to discuss about ways of […]
Ethio Telecom announces preparations to fully restore telecom services in all parts of Tigray. Presenting its 2020/21 first half performance report yesterday, Ethio-telecom Chief Executive Officer Frehiwot Tamru told Journalists that the company has been widely working on restoring telecom services that have been stalled due to devastation of infrastructure by the TPLF Junta. Now, […]