The Embassy of Ethiopia held discussions with Events DC
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the US H.E Binalf Andualm held a discussion with Ms. Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC, an organization renowned for hosting major conferences, entertainment, sports, and cultural events in Washington, DC as well as with members of the management team.
In his speech, the Ambassador emphasized that, in addition to enhancing diplomatic relations between the sister cities of Addis Ababa and Washington, DC, the initiative will also strengthen cultural, economic, and institutional cooperation between the two capitals. He added that Ethiopia has recently completed the construction of a state-of-the-art Addis International Convention Center (AICC) that is unique in its design and built to international standards, which is now operational.
In addition, the Ambassador stated that to ensure the success of the newly operational international convention center, it is essential to exchange experiences and collaborate with established institutions in the field, such as Events DC.
The President and CEO of Events DC, for her part, expressed her institution’s readiness to share its experience and collaborate in any way necessary.
While in Washington, DC for a separate engagement, the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye, joined the discussion. He highlighted Ethiopia’s emergence as a hub for international conferences and stressed the value of applying Events DC’s best practices to support the success of the Addis International Convention Center.
H.E. Ambassador Binalf Andualem took part in an event organized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a briefing on the current State of the Administration on May 8, 2025. During the event, Ambassador Binalef met with Christopher Landau, the Deputy Secretary of State of the U.S., and they exchanged ideas. The Deputy Secretary acknowledged the overall improvements in Ethiopia and expressed commitment to working together. Ambassador Binalf conveyed his confidence that their discussion on the state of the relationship between Ethiopia and the United States will serve as a foundation for future structured engagements
Ambassador Binalef Andualem met with Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Africa subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This meeting, their second, underscored a commitment to ongoing communication. They exchanged views on the work of the Africa subcommittee and its role in enhancing U.S.-Africa relations. Both parties expressed a strong desire to collaborate more closely to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Ethiopia. Their discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest and the potential for increased cooperation across various sectors.
Today is a day of great pride for Ethiopians as we celebrate the official handover of “Tsehay” by the Italian Government. I extend my immense gratitude to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her support over the past year in facilitating its return.
“Tsehay” is the first aircraft built in Ethiopia in 1935, under the collaborative efforts of the German engineer and pilot of the emperor, Herr Ludwig Weber, and Ethiopian individuals of that era.
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PM Abiy Ahmed has joined other African leaders at the Italy-Africa Summit hosted by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. The summit is being held under the theme ‘a bridge for a common growth’. During the summit, Italy’s proposed ‘Mattei Plan’ for Africa will be discussed.
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In a ceremony hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal, according to the organization, for his vision, leadership and commitment to food security and nutrition as well as the pursuit of innovative solutions in wheat self-sufficiency in the context of fast-changing and challenging circumstances.
The Prime Minister received the Agricola Medal in the presence of high-level delegates of various countries, representatives of international organizations, diplomatic missions in Italy and private sector representatives. For the past five years, Ethiopia has been making critical investments in the agricultural sector and pursuing wheat self sufficiency endeavors marking significant growth across major commodities.
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