H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and H.E. Ambassador Girma Biru, macroeconomic advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, chaired today (January 05) the regular meeting of the joint forum that was established to tackle challenges of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Ethiopia. The meeting deliberated the types […]
The trilateral meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will resume on Sunday January 10, 2021 when experts from the three countries are expected to present identified common positions and differences, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The negotiations on GERD which resumed this week are chaired by South Africa International Cooperation Minister. Briefing the media […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen discussed today (January 04) with Ambassadors and representatives of members of Human and Resilience Donor Group (HRDG) on the current humanitarian situation in Tigray. Attending the meeting were also H.E. Mufarihat Kamil, Minister of Peace, H.E.Redwan Hussein, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mitiku Kassa […]
The virtual meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Water Affairs of Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan is held on 03 January 2021. The meeting is convened by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the AU Executive Council. The Ministers exchanged views on the […]
BY DEMEKE MEKONNEN (FDRE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS) It has been two months since the TPLF clique has launched its onslaught on the Ethiopian Defence Forces stationed in Mekelle. What they call ‘a pre-emptive lightning’ attack has unveiled the true nature of the group both to the international community and the […]
The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has committed half a million USD medical relief fund to mitigate the current critical shortage of life-saving medications and medical supplies in Ethiopia. The trust fund has also launched a fundraising campaign to generate a similar amount from donors, a press release of EDTF added. The entire amount, which […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia launches a two-month-long social media campaign today (December 30), trending under the phrase Rising Ethiopia and targeting all Ethiopians and those of Ethiopian origin. The campaign aims to promote the good qualities of Ethiopia and assuage the effects of the misguided media narrative that dominated the air for […]
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed called for unyielding adherence to COVID 19 precautionary measures. The Premier said COVID 19 cases continue to surge in the country as intensive care units are operating at maximum capacity. It is imperative that people do not lose sight of precautionary measures to contain spread of the virus, the Premier […]
The Ethiopian Government has vowed to strengthen its ongoing efforts to peacefully resolve the border issue with Sudan. Despite ease of tension along the border now, the government will reinforce its efforts to peacefully resolve the problem, said Ambassador Dina Mufti, Spokesperson of MFA. In his bi-weekly press briefing today, Ambassador Dina said that Ethiopia […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today stated that country’s 10 year perspective plan is unique in recognizing the fact that development makes enduring peace possible. The 10 year perspective plan puts peace and the rule of law as critical objectives within the national development endeavors, the premier noted. Prime Minister Abiy underscored that various measures […]
