Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed held an in-depth, thorough discussion this morning with the leadership of MFA, Director Generals, Ambassadors and diplomats on the ongoing reform, progresses and challenges responding to contemporary global issues of national interest, enhancing our economic diplomacy venture, diaspora engagement and lessons learned. PM Dr. Abiy said that Diplomacy is one […]
His Excellency Ambassador Kassa Tekleberhan held discussions on January 10, 2019 with senior representatives of several U.S. companies. The Ambassador briefed the participants on the immense business and investment opportunities available in Ethiopia for American businesses. He has also explained the economic and political reform measures that are currently being undertaken in Ethiopia. More than […]
Addis Ababa, January 9, 2019 – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, at his office today. The official visit further solidifies the diplomatic relations between Ireland and Ethiopia that spans over 20 years. During the bi-lateral discussions PM Dr Abiy noted that the visit by […]
Addis Ababa, January 9, 2019 – President Sahle-Work Zewde held discussions with Prime Minister Leo Varadkaris of Ireland later today. President Sahle-Work appreciated the excellent relations between Ethiopia and Ireland. She immensely thanked the Irish Government for the support provided in agriculture, health, education and social protection sectors. The President further said Ethiopia and Ireland […]
Addis Ababa, January 8, 2019 – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s nationwide and fundamental political and economic reforms could be a model to the East African region and beyond, said EU ambassador to Ethiopia.Ambassador Johan Borgstam told The Ethiopian Herald, that EU welcomes the commitment of the Ehiopian Governemnt to multiparty democracy, respect for human […]
Addis Ababa January 02/2019 Ethiopia’s export under AGOA has jumped by 62 percent between October 2017 and September 2018. The country experienced the largest increase exports in the period under review, according to USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub. “If this growth continues, Ethiopia may quickly become the second or third largest exporter under […]
Foreign Minister Dr.Workneh Gebeyehu welcomed Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister H.E Wang Yi earlier this morning. (January 03) The State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Wang Yi noted the historic and solid relationship between the peoples and governments of #Ethiopia and #China. Mr. Wang said, “Ethio- China relations […]
Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu bade farewell to Amb. Susanna Moorehead, the outgoing UK Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti (non-resident) and Permanent Representative to the AU and UN Economic Commission for Africa earlier this morning. Minister Workneh thanked and appreciated the Ambassador’s endeavor to enhance and complement relations between Ethiopia and UK, highlighting the true friendship […]
Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie said Ethiopia has played a key role during its two years stint at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He briefed the media today regarding Ethiopia’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. He said Ethiopia has played a key role […]
Addis Ababa November 29/2018 Ethiopia has been entering into a paradigm shift and the reform underway is a model for other African countries, US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy said. Following the discussion with Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu, Nagy told the media today that taking political parties as competitors rather than enemies is […]