Ethio-Eritrea Peace Pact Is Having Positive Effect throughout Horn of Africa, Says Guterres Addis Ababa, February 6, 2019 – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said reconciliation between Ethiopia and Eritrea has illustrated bright spots on the African horizon. Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a peace pact in July, ending two decades of animosity following a dispute over […]
Permanent Secretary Ambassador Dewano Kedir Receives a Cuban Delegation Permanent Secretary Ambassador Dewano Kedir received a delegation led by H.E. Mrs. Marcia Cobas Ruiz, Deputy Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba yesterday (February 05). On the occasion Permanent Secretary Ambassador Dewano appreciated the historical ties of friendship between Ethiopia and Cuba cemented […]
Ethiopian FM Receives Norwegian Minister of International Development Addis Ababa, February 4, 2019 – Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu held talks with Mr. Dag-Inge Ulstein, Norwegian Minister of International Development earlier today. Minister Dr. Workneh appreciated Ethiopia, Norway partnership nexus in multiple areas of common interests ranging from peace and security, climate change and migration, […]
EU’s foreign policy chief to visit Ethiopia this month Addis Ababa, February 1, 2019 – Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the EU Commission will pay an official visit to Ethiopia this month. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Nebiat […]
Ethiopian to begin free transit tour to global passengers tomorrow Addis Ababa, January 31, 2019 – Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian), the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, said that it will begin free transit tour to global passengers as of Friday, February 1, 2019. The new complimentary city tour package […]
German President visits rock-hewn churches at Lalibela Addis Ababa, January 29, 2019 – German President Frank -Walter Steinmeier today arrived in Lalibela town, Amhara regional state, to visit the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela, which are a UNESCO world heritage site. Early this morning the President, who arrived in Addis Ababa last Sunday for a four […]
Dr. Workneh addresses the 15th Ethio-Djibouti Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu addressed the 15th Ethio-Djibouti Joint Ministerial Commission meeting today (January 30) held in Djibouti. Expressing his heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome accorded to him and his delegation, Dr. Workneh recalled that the people of Ethiopia and Djibouti are one […]
German President visits rock-hewn churches at Lalibela Addis Ababa, January 29, 2019 – German President Frank -Walter Steinmeier today arrived in Lalibela town, Amhara regional state, to visit the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela, which are a UNESCO world heritage site. Early this morning the President, who arrived in Addis Ababa last Sunday for a four […]
Djibouti Joint Ministerial Commission meeting January 29, 2019 – An Ethiopian delegation led by Dr Workneh Gebeyehu has travelled to Djibouti to attend the 15th Ethio-Djibouti Joint Ministerial Commission meeting. Ethiopia and Djibouti have had comprehensive and multi-faceted economic and political relations over the previous decades. Djibouti is the main import-export port outlet for Ethiopia. […]
Volkswagen to Launch its First Car Plant in Ethiopia German carmaker, Volkswagen plans to open a car assembly plant in Ethiopia as it expands its presence in Africa. Following the signing of the MOU by Investment Commissioner Mr. Abeba Abebayehu and CEO of VW Mr. Thomas Shafer said, “Ethiopia is an attractive and competitive location […]