Entries by eoe

EU To Hold Conference in Addis Ababa to Foster Peace, Development in Eastern Africa (May 06, 2019)

The European Union (EU) confirmed that it plans to hold a major regional economic conference for eastern African countries to foster peace and promote sustainable development in the region. While speaking in Mogadishu during celebrations to mark Europe Day, the EU chargé d’affaires to Somalia, Fulgencio Garrido Ruiz, said the conference, organized jointly with the […]

Premier Receives Japanese FM (May 06, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono this morning. The two conferred on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual concern, according to office of the Prime Minister. Taro Kono expressed the Japanese Government’s support of Ethiopia’s domestic reforms and efforts to bring peace in the region. He also extended […]

Tana Forum Participants Arriving in Bahir Dar (May 03, 2019)

Participants of the 8th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa are arriving in the city of Bahir Dar, Amhara regional state. The forum will be held 4 and 5 under the theme “Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing the Emerging Peace Trends.” The Forum is an annual meeting that brings together African […]

PM Meets UK Foreign Secretary (May 02, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed received UK’s Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt at his office today. The two discussed strengthening relationship between the two countries, including support to reforms. Prime Minister Dr Abiy expressed Ethiopia’s gratitude to Great Britain for the long term support. Hunt shared the interest of Britain to continue strengthening the relationship between […]

Premier Awarded UNESCO’s Prize for Peace (May 02, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Prize for Peace for his commendable work in pursuit of peace. The Prime Minister was declared winner of the award by Audrey Azoulay, the DirectorGeneral of UNESCO, at the 2019 World Press Freedom Day global conference opened in […]

Ethiopia, UK Commit to Deepen Cooperation (May 02, 2019)

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, today received Mr. Jeremy Hunt, UK Foreign Secretary, in which both sides pledged to deepen ties based on a long tradition of cooperation. Gedu appreciated the growing excellent ties and historical relations between the UK and Ethiopia, thanking UK government’s commitment to support Ethiopia during a time of transformational […]

Bahir Dar to Host Tana Forum this Weekend (April 30, 2019)

The 8th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa will be held 4 and 5 May in Bahir Dar, Amhara regional state. The theme for this year’s annual gathering is “Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing the Emerging Peace Trends.” The Forum is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders […]

WB President to Visit 3 African Countries (April 28, 2019)

World Bank Group President David Malpass will visit Ethiopia, Madagascar and Mozambique from April 29 to May 3, 2019. The visit will be his first overseas trip as head of the WB, since assuming leadership of the organization on April 9, 2019, a press release the WB issued said. His visit will focus on the […]