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Ethiopia, Switzerland Keen to scale-up ties (January 22, 2019)

Addis Ababa, January 22, 2019 – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu met with his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis today in Davos, Switzerland, on the margins of the 2019 World Economic Forum. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral and multilateral issues of common interest, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Workneh […]

Italy to finance first phase of study of Massawa-Addis Ababa railway project (January 22, 2019)

Addis Ababa, January 21, 2019 – Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with his Italian counterpart, Giuseppe Conte, in Rome today. In a press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Dr Abiy said “I had a productive discussion with international agencies and the Government of Italy.” “The comprehensive discussion which I had with Giuseppe […]

Premier meets with WFP, IFAD, FAO chiefs (January 22, 2019)

Addis Ababa, January 21, 2019 – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with chiefs of Rome based UN agencies, namely the World Food Program (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). During his talks with WFP Executive Director Mr. David Beasley, PM Dr Abiy acknowledged the agency […]

Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh, “Ethiopia’s Voice is Heard Loud and Clear” (January 18, 2019)

Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu wraps up week-long panel discussion with Ambassadors and diplomats. (January 18) Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh shed light on contemporary political dynamics of Ethiopia and its implication on foreign relations as well as in-depth look at prospects and challenges on Ethiopia’s economy in line with its Economic Diplomacy venture. Foreign Minister […]

PM Dr. Abiy Attends a High-Level Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the Situation in DRC (January 18, 2019)

PM Dr. Abiy Attends a High-Level Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in DRC later today in Addis (January 17). The high-level Ethiopian delegation included Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The President of the Republic of Rwanda and the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) H.E. Paul Kagame convened […]

Ethiopia, Rwanda vow to strengthen ties (January 18, 2019)

Addis Ababa, January 18, 2019 – Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu exchanged views with his Rwandan counterpart, Richard Sezibera on aspects of bilateral and regional issues today. Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh warmly welcomed Sezibera and expressed his satisfaction on the excellent relations between Ethiopia and Rwanda. Highlighting collaboration on a myriad of bilateral and regional […]

The Annual Meeting of Ethiopian Ambassadors and Consul-Generals is well underway (January 15, 2019)

The week-long annual conference of Ambassadors, Consuls Generals, and Directors Generals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is well underway. State Minister Dr. Markos Tekle will be leading the panel discussion to have a detailed discussion on significant progresses, and challenges of the Ministry in our diplomatic missions. The subsequent discussions will also emphasize on […]