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Finalizing GERD key priority, says PM Dr Abiy (April 01, 2019)

A review of the status of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) took place by the committees in the presence of Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen. The review explored the status of the construction the dam, the status of trilateral negotiations, review of Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) and […]

Community-based Climate Conference of LDCs kicks off in Ethiopia (April 01, 2019)

A community-based climate conference of Least Develop Countries (LDCs) organized with the objective of sharing experiences and understandings how communities can adopt to climate change kicked off Addis Ababa today. Speaking at the opening of the conference, Chief Environment Officer of Bhutan and conference chairperson Tenzin Wangmo said the 13rd Annual Conference on Community-Based Adaptation […]

Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Commends Ethiopia’s Reform Agenda (March 28, 2019)

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Hirut Zemene met with Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Ulla Tornaes, here today. Mrs. Hirut expressed her satisfaction over the excellent partnership between Ethiopia and Denmark over the years, which she said, covered areas such as climate change, development cooperation, poverty reduction, migration and green economy. The State Minister […]

Amb. Borgstam Expresses EU’s Commitment to Advance Cooperation with Ethiopia (March 27, 2019)

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Hirut Zemene met an EU delegation, headed by John Borgstam, EU Ambassador to Ethiopia, today. The two sides discussed on aspects of cooperation, covering regional peace and security good governance, migration and climate change. Mrs. Hirut stressed the importance of deepening ties between Ethiopia and the EU in a […]

Boeing 737 Max Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando (March 27, 2019)

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max made a safe emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, after experiencing an engine problem, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The crew declared an emergency after taking off from Orlando International Airport on Tuesday and returned to the airport safely. No passengers were on board as the aircraft was being ferried […]

Ethiopia, Czech Republic Hold Political Consultation (March 21, 2019)

Ethiopia and Czech Republic held bilateral political consultation here today. State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Markos Tekle said, “Czech Republic is a historic partner of Ethiopia”. He noted that the two countries should further maximize their huge potentials for enhanced cooperation. Dr. Markos also briefed the Czech Republic delegation on the comprehensive reforms well […]

PM Dr Abiy Meets Qatari Prime Minister (March 20, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed yesterday meet Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Qatar, as part of his current visit to the country. After the talk, Al Thani said on Twitter that “we discussed the strengthening of our relations and views on many issues.” Prime […]