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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Addis Ababa after concluding a fruitful visit.

His visit to Ethiopia was a significant step toward rebuilding & revitalizing relations between Ethiopia & the USA says Amb. Meles Alem, Spokesperson for The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, during a biweekly news briefing.Secretary Blinken also expressed his satisfaction of holding ‘’productive talks focused on consolidating peace and advancing Ethiopia’s democracy, security, and […]

Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington D.C celebrate the annual International Women’s Day

Diplomats and Staff at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington D.C celebrate the annual International Women’s Day under the Theme of “I’m My Sister’s Keeper”. H.E Ambassador Zelalem Birhan, Deputy Head of Mission, on the occasion lauded the extraordinary contribution of women to the transformation of Ethiopia in multifaceted fronts, including in the diplomatic fora. […]

Pleased to meet with Sheikh Tamim…

“Pleased to meet with Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani today. We have explored our bilateral ties and discussed regional issues. There are many opportunities for Qatari investments in various sectors in #Ethiopia.” -H.E. Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia, UN Sign 2020-2026 Cooperation Framework (September 9, 2020)

Ethiopia and the United Nations in Ethiopia today signed the 2020-2026 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).  The strategic framework document was signed by Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and Dr. Catherine Sozi, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia.  The document describes the collective response of the UN System in Ethiopia to […]

Ethiopia to Begin COVID19 Test Kits Production (September 6, 2020)

Ethiopia will start producing test kits for COVID19 after a month, according to the Ministry of Health.  Dr Dereje Duguma, State Minister of Health, said that preparations are underway to start kits production in partnership with the Chinese government.  He said Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed is discussing with the Chinese government to start the […]

EIC Launches Online Services Platform – (24 May 2019)

EIC has launched Online Investment Service. The Ethiopian Investment Commission with the aim of providing efficient, effective and reliable investment services for investors regardless of geographical locations, has launched an online services platform, where investors can remotely apply for new investment permit including expansion permits and business licenses. Some of the services include: Request for […]

Ethiopia among Top Four in Hotel Dev’t in Africa (May 10, 2019)

According to a survey by the Lagos-based W Hospitality Group, Ethiopia is ranked fourth in hotel development in Africa. Egypt is ranked first, followed by Nigeria and Morocco, according to the Africa Business Communities. The four countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally-branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 […]

Ethiopia Partnerships Forum (May 09, 2019)

ETHIOPIAN OPPORTUNITIES. AMERICAN INVESTMENTS The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs and Office of Global Partnerships invite you to participate in the Ethiopia Partnerships Forum in Washington, DC on May 15-16, 2019. ETHIOPIA PARTNERSHIPS FORUM (EPF) The Ethiopia Partnerships Forum (EPF) is a U.S.-Ethiopia economic engagement platform to raise awareness of Ethiopia’s recent […]

Ethiopia Begins a Day of Mourning for Former President (May 06, 2019)

A national day of mourning for the former Ethiopian president has begun today. The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) declared Monday, May 6, 2019 to be a national day of mourning for the former President last Saturday. Accordingly, flags will be flown at half-mast across the country, Ethiopian embassies and consulates as well as Ethiopian-owned […]