Ethiopians have raised some 507 million Birr to support the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in the first quarter of this Ethiopian budget year, according to Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation to the construction of GERD. The Office said that the dam has inspired the general […]
Ethiopia has registered a 6.1 percent economic growth during the past fiscal year that ended on July 8, 2020, despite the global pressure posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Abiy on Monday addressed the special sitting of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and responded to questions raised by members of the parliament. In his address, […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today held phone talks with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). Discussion focused on strengthening locust control efforts and its aftermath effects. They also discussed on the Horn of Africa’s regional peace and security issues.
The Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has concluded his three-day working visit to Ethiopia. “Following a successful three day visit to Ethiopia and fruitful discussions on bilateral and regional issues, we say farewell to President Isaias and his delegation,” said Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed on twitter. During his stay in Addis Ababa, President Isaias, along […]
Ethiopia and the World Bank today signed a financing agreement amounting $400 million for the urban productive safety nets and jobs project (UPSNJP). The agreement was signed here in Addis Ababa by Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, and Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Sudan. The stated amount […]
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki this morning arrived in Ethiopia for a three-day working visit. Upon arrival at Jimma Aba Jifar Airport, he was received by Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed. The Presidential delegation includes Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab. The two leaders later visited Gibe-III hydropower plant and hybrid coffee seedlings […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed this morning inaugurated the Entoto Natural Park, which is located north of Addis Ababa. The Prime Minister on the occasion expressed his gratitude to those who have contributed for the construction of the park, which is part of the Beautifying Sheger Project. Stating that cooperation is essential to transform Ethiopia, […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu discussed regional issues over telephone conversation. The Premier congratulated the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the historic agreements reached between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain. During their conversation, Abiy said that Prime Netanyahu had pioneered a historic step that will only be truly appreciated […]
The House of Peoples representatives concluded its 6th year 1st session passing various decisions. The house agreed on the motion referred in connection with the speech of President Sahlework Zewede on the 6th year joint opening session of house of the federation and peoples representatives, and decided to approve it after the Prime Minister forwards his comment on […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed this morning received Josep Borrel Fontelles, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President. According to office of the Prime Minister, the two discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. Josep Borrell also attended a handover ceremony of 1.4 million test kits to the […]