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PM Confers With Mike Pompeo (February 18, 2020)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held talks with Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State. The two discussed strengthening of the relationships between Ethiopia and the US, continued areas of cooperation, regional matters, as well as the reform in Ethiopia. They explored in detail the ongoing holistic reform taking place in Ethiopia, according to office […]

President Sahle-Work Receives U.S. Secretary Of State (February 18, 2020)

President Sahle-Work Zewde received today the visiting U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. Pompeo arrived in Addis Ababa last night for a three-day official working visit. State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Redwan Hussien, who attended the meeting told journalists that the President and Pompeo discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. During the discussion, […]

Secretary Pompeo Arrives In Addis Ababa (February 18, 2020)

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrived in Addis Ababa yesterday for an official working visit. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, accorded a warm welcome to the Secretary upon his arrival at Bole International Airport. During his visit, Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Sahle-Work Zewde to discuss joint efforts […]

Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party: A Revolutionary Necessity (January 8, 2020)

By Lawrence Freeman Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has embarked on a bold effort to transform the political terrain of Ethiopia while simultaneously launching new economic reforms. The creation of the new Ethiopian Prosperity Party (PP) replaces the Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front-(EPRDF), founded in 1988. Dissolving the reigning EPRDF and fashioning a new national party, […]

PM Extends Christmas Greetings to All Christian Faithful (January 6, 2020)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has extended his Christmas (Gena) message to all Christian faithful. Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on January 7th, while the rest of the world, who follows the Gregorian calendar, celebrates on 25th of December. Below is the Prime Minister’s message in full: Wishing you a joyous celebration […]

FM Gedu Andargachew Confers with US Ambassador Michael Raynor (December 30, 2019)

Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Gedu Andargachew today (December 30) has met with H.E. Michael Raynor, the US ambassador to Ethiopia. The two discussed bilateral issues and what the two countries could do to ensure peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. Mr. Gedu appreciated the long-standing historical and diplomatic relations between the two […]

Minister Selishi Held Talks with PM Hamdok, Lt.Gen. Burhan (December 22, 2019)

Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Sileshi Bekele, on Sunday held talks with Sudanese Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok and Lt.Gen Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, President of the Sovereign Council of Sudan on issues of mutual interest. According the statement from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the officials have exchanged views on strengthening the bilateral relations of […]