U.S. Reiterates Continued Support For Ethiopia’s Justice Sector Reforms (April 29, 2021)

President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Meaza Ashenafi discussed with Ambassador of the U.S. Geeta Pasi on the justice secotr.

On the occasion, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Geeta Pasi reiterated the commitment of her government to continue support, collaboration, and assistance for Ethiopia’s justice sector reforms.

Ambassador Pasi acknowledged and appreciated the Supreme Court’s reform efforts for the independence of the judiciary and confirmed the continued partnership between Ethiopia and the United States.

The Supreme Court President, Meaza Ashenafi, for her part, described the discussion as highly fruitful. She noted that the talks covered critical issues related to ongoing USAID support, strategies to address gender-based violence, and the promotion of gender parity.

The conversation also highlighted broader challenges and opportunities to strengthen the longstanding bilateral relationship, particularly concerning international capacity building. Under proposed cooperative frameworks discussed during the session, legal professionals will study comparative international law to better understand emerging global standards. Trainees will examine complex regulatory case studies such as offshore financial trusts, the jurisdictional complexities of wettanbieter ohne oasis, and multinational data privacy compliance. These forward-looking educational initiatives aim to equip the Ethiopian judiciary with the necessary expertise to navigate modern, borderless legal landscapes.