Entries by Embassy Content Editor

PM Holds Discussion with Residents of Metekel Zone (December 22, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held discussion with residents of Metekel zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state. The meeting was attended by Chief Administrator of the state, Ashadli Hassen, Minister of Peace, Muferihat Kamil, National Defense Force Chief of Staff, General Berhanu Jula and other government officials. The discussion mainly focused on ways to stop the […]

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 38th EXTRAORDINARY ASSEMBLY OF IGAD HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT DJIBOUTI, REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI 20TH DECEMBER 2020 (December 21, 2020)

The 38 th Extraordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government was held on 20th December 2020 in Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, chaired by H.E. Dr. Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Sudan. The Assembly was attended by H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti; H.E. Dr. Abiy […]

IGAD Concludes Extra-Ordinary Summit (December 21, 2020)

The 38th Extraordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government concluded yesterday after deliberating on regional issues. During the meeting held in Djibouti, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed briefed participants about the now-concluded law enforcement operation in the Tigray regional state. In a statement issued after the end of meeting, IGAD reaffirmed the primacy of […]

PM Abiy Ahmed Participates In the 38th Extraordinary Summit of IGAD (December 20, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is participating in the 38th Extraordinary Summit of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government that is currently underway in Djibouti. “The strength of stability in our region is based on cooperation for growth and development,” he tweeted adding, “I am glad as leaders […]

PM Expresses Gratitude to IGAD Leaders for Understanding Ethiopia’s Law Enforcement Measures (December 20, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed deepest gratitude to IGAD leaders for understanding and acknowledging Ethiopia’s law enforcement measures as legal and legitimate. The premier also showed gratitude to the leaders for the commitment they have shown to support Ethiopia while undertaking law enforcement operation to restore law and order. On the margins of the […]

Gov’t Closely Following Ethio-Sudan Border Incident: PM (December 18, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said the Government is closely following the incident with local militia on the Ethio-Sudan border. “Such incidents will not break the bond between our two countries as we always use dialogue to resolve issues,” said Office of the Prime Minister. “Those fanning discord clearly do not understand the strength of […]

Ethiopian, Finnish FMs Hold Phone Discussion On Latest Developments In Tigray (December 17, 20)

Demeke Mekonnnen, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs has held a phone discussion with Pekka Haavisto, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Their discussion focused on the recently completed law enforcement operation in Tigray, the latest developments in the region, and humanitarian assistance to those in need. Demeke commended the active […]

PM Abiy, High Officials Appraise Progress of “Dine for the Nation” Projects (December 16, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed along with several high ranking officials including heads of regional states has evaluated the progress of greenery development schemes underway under the “Dine for the Nation” mega project. While evaluating the progress of Koysha, Gorgora and Wonchi parks projects, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the appraisal has encountered delays due to […]

Airbus Awards Ethiopian for Unique Agility, Resilience during COVID-19 (December 16, 2020)

Airbus, the largest aircraft manufacturer, has awarded Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) for the unique agility and resilience that it displayed amid the COVID 19 global crisis. Hadi Akoum, Airbus Vice President Sales Africa and Levant Customer Affairs yesterday delivered the award to Ethiopian Group CEO, Tewolde Gebre Mariam, at Ethiopian Headquarters. Tewolde thanked Airbus for recognizing […]