THE EMBASSY

The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Washington DC is the main diplomatic mission of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in the United States of America. The mission of the Embassy is to maintain and advance the bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United States and to serve Ethiopian Citizens in the United States.

 

The Embassy carries out government-to-government and people-to-people diplomacy and serves as a vital resource for Ethiopians in the United States of America and the Ethiopian-American community. Besides, the Embassy promotes Ethiopia’s cultural values, untapped tourism potentials as well as trade and investment opportunities. The Embassy is also accredited to Mexico and Jamaica.

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H.E. Binalf Andualem Ashenef

Ambassador

THE AMBASSADOR

H.E. Binalf Andualem Ashenef was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United States of America. Born in Finoteselam, Amhara Region of Ethiopia, he is fluent in English and Amharic.

He has held various high-ranking positions in the Ethiopian government, including Minister of Peace from 2021 to 2024, Chief Coordinator for Democracy Building under the Prime Minister’s Office from 2018 to 2020, and Deputy President of Amhara Regional State from 2012 to 2017. His career also includes leadership roles as an advisor, bureau head, and deputy mayor.

In the legislative sector, he has been a member of the House of People’s Representatives since 2021 and previously served in the Federation Council and Amhara Regional Council from 2011 to 2020. He is also active in executive boards, serving as Chairman of Wolayta Sodo University and as a board member of institutions such as the African Leadership Excellence Academy and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Academically, he holds a Diploma in mathematics from Addis Ababa University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Bahir Dar University, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from Bahir Dar University.

His interests include reading books on psychology, political science, and international affairs, as well as engaging in physical exercise.

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NEWS AND MEDIA

Read the latest news and analysis on the activity of the embassy and current affairs in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia targets U.S. rose market (Dec 19, 2017)
Ethiopia’s burgeoning flower-growing industry is setting its sights on the U.S. in a bid to break the dominance of Latin
Ethiopia widens economic lead in East Africa (Dec 14, 2017)
Ethiopia continues to widen its lead as the fastest growing economy in East Africa, Kenya’s The Standard reported. Latest economic
Ethiopia's economy doing very well in terms of growth, says IMF chief (Dec 14, 2017)
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn held discussion with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, on various issues
Ethiopia "doing very well in terms of economic growth": IMF Chief (Dec 14, 2017)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde appreciated Ethiopia's fast economic growth. The Managing Director expressed her appreciation
Ethiopia model for fast growth, poverty reduction and stable inequality: UNDP study
Addis Ababa, December 7, 2017 (FBC) - The United Nations Development Programme launched its Income Inequality Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopia to Become Victorious in Nation Building as Its Foundation Strongly Built
Semera December 08/2017 Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said that Ethiopians will overcome the challenges and become victorious in nation building
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NOTICE

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CONSULAR SERVICES

The Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington DC provides consular services to all members of the Ethiopian Diaspora and other nationals residing or/and temporarily staying in the United States of America. This section provides a general overview and information on some of the consular services for all customers who would like to travel to Ethiopia and others seeking various consular services.

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Ethiopian Power of Attorney (E-POA) services is the critical link between the Ethiopian diaspora community and mainland Ethiopia. For anyone trying ..

Or Call E-POA : +1 202 800 4410

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VISA

All foreign nationals who seek to enter Ethiopia require a visa. However, Ethiopian origin ID holders and travellers who arrive in Addis Ababa Bole International….

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PASSPORT SERVICE

The Embassy of Ethiopia is currently issuing only a new Electronic passport that requires mandatory finger print…

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Authentication & Legalization Service

All documents originating in Ethiopia should be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

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LAISSEZ PASSER

The Embassy of Ethiopia issues a laissez-passer for Ethiopian…

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OTHER SERVICES

The Government of Ethiopia depends upon Ethiopian Airlines to set the regulations for the transport of human remains..

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Ethiopia’s burgeoning flower-growing industry is setting its sights on the U.S. in a bid to break the dominance of Latin American producers in supplying roses and other blooms to the world’s largest economy. State-owned Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise is evaluating freighter flights through Miami — the main entry point for U.S. flower imports – Los Angeles or New York, regional manager Girum Abebe said in an interview. The company currently transports stems there only in the bellies of passenger jets. Ethiopia has become a major force in global floriculture in the past two decades, exploiting a tropical high-altitude climate that provides year-round natural light combined with hot days and cold nights perfect for bringing plants into bloom. more

Ethiopia continues to widen its lead as the fastest growing economy in East Africa, Kenya’s The Standard reported. Latest economic data by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) showed Ethiopia as the region’s largest contributor to growth during the turbulent fourth quarter period of 2017. Ethiopia recorded a massive 7.1 per cent growth in GDP over the last four months of 2017 against Kenya’s 4.6 per cent that was adjusted downwards to reflect challenges arising from a long drought and a general election. more

Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn held discussion with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, on various issues of mutual concern today. The Managing Director arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit yesterday. Speaking about the objective of her visit, she said “I am here to better understand the economic development model which has been implemented in Ethiopia.” This morning, the Managing Director also conferred with President Mulatu Teshome at the National Palace. Lagarde told journalists after the discussion that “we had a very productive discussion about the Ethiopian economy, which is doing very well in terms of growth and which is clearly at the juncture where it is looking at alternative drives of growth.” more

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde appreciated Ethiopia’s fast economic growth. The Managing Director expressed her appreciation following the discussion with the President of Ethiopia Mulatu Teshome at the national palace today. “We had a very productive discussion about the performance of the Ethiopian economy which is doing very well in terms of growth”, she told journalists. The Managing Director is visiting the country to witness for herself the economic development that the country has registered in the past two decades. “I’m very proud to come and visit. I really had a better understanding of the economic development model which has been implemented in Ethiopia” the Managing Director. more

Addis Ababa, December 7, 2017 (FBC) – The United Nations Development Programme launched its Income Inequality Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa report this week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Income Inequality Trends in sub-Saharan Africa: Divergence, Determinants, and Consequences explores and analyzes country trends and provides policy guidance that can help Sub-Saharan Africa reduce income inequality.

The study underlines the absence of economic diversification, high concentration of means of production, and limited distributive capacity of the state as the key drivers of inequality in the region.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is couched within the commitment to ‘leave no-one behind’, and UNDP is thus analyzing trends in inequality to help countries develop their integrated policy approach in order to achieve the SDGs.

The study reveals that the leading countries in terms of income inequality are South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Central African Republic, Comoros and Lesotho. Countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Burundi and Guinea were ranked among the most equal in the world.

According to the study, Ethiopia offers a good example of fast growth, rapid poverty reduction and stable inequality.

The report also highlighted that the country also offers useful policy lessons for other African countries facing low agricultural productivity, high population growth and weak distributive institutions.

“Our productive safety net program which is one of the largest rural safety net programs in the developing world is instrumental in reducing poverty and inequality in rural areas,” noted Dr. Abraham Tekesete, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation, during the launch of the study in Addis.

He explained that a similar program was now being initiated in urban areas “to further make a dent in inequality in cities and towns.”

The UNDP study recommends that governments focus on population, macro-economic fundamentals, human development and growth, while nurturing the seeds of equity.

Semera December 08/2017 Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said that Ethiopians will overcome the challenges and become victorious in nation building as the foundation of the “New Ethiopia” is strongly built.

The Premier made the remark while addressing the gathering in the town of Semera, Afar regional state to celebrate the annual nations, nationalities and peoples day.

Hailemariam said the day, observed to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the adoption of the constitution, which is the foundation for freedom and equality of people and democratic rights.

The day has also signifies the strengthening of the unity of Ethiopians, the Premier said.

He said the day also signifies the decision of nations and nationalities of Ethiopia to rectify wrong practices of the past and build a single political community.

Celebrating the day sets a platform to discuss on issues related to nation building and future of the country, Hailemariam added.

He also noted that there are some forces that are trying to destroy the achievements of the country and always ready to hold back development.

“We will overcome our challenges and defeat those forces as we always do since Ethiopia’s unity is not fragile as those forces thought” the premier emphasized.

The fight against corruption and maladministration will be consolidated as wiping out these practices is crucial for the sustainability of the development.

He also urged the public, the primary beneficiary of the development, to actively participate as ever in the process of rooting out corruption and maladministration.

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