At the #COP31 Plenary, #Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister & #COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos (PhD) called for stronger multilateral cooperation, faster implementation & closing climate finance gaps, reaffirming Ethiopia’s commitment to a fair, transparent & inclusive COP32
#Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and #COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos (PhD) met #IEA Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol at #COP31 to discuss clean energy cooperation, energy access, investment and collaboration ahead of #COP32 in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia at COP31!
Ethiopia will participate in COP31, joining the global community to share its climate action achievements, showcase its green development initiatives, and contribute to shaping a sustainable and climate-resilient future.
#EthiopiaAtCOP31#ClimateAction
Today, I attended the 2nd African Political Parties Summit and delivered remarks under the theme “Governing for Growth.” We take great pride that Addis Ababa, capital of Africa, is hosting this important continental gathering.
Guided by Medemer, unity, accountability and inclusive governance are essential to ensuring that political leadership improves people’s lives. This requires parties to look beyond electoral competition, build consensus on long-term national priorities that transcend changes in government, and work together in the national interest.
Equally important is investing in the next generation of leaders by giving them responsibilities and opportunities to grow. Through the African Leadership Excellence Academy, Ethiopia is opening its training to political parties across the continent.
Our responsibility to build a better future for our people shall continue!
At a high-level national forum organised by the Ministry of National Strategy, Ethiopia today launched its rebased GDP series, with 2017 EFY (2024/25) as the new base year.
While Ethiopia has published official GDP figures since 1960, the previous series, based on 2008 EFY (2015/16), no longer captured the economy’s structural transformation, sectoral expansion and emerging activities such as digital finance and services.
The new series draws on recent national Agriculture and Economic Establishment Censuses, the Integrated Household Survey and administrative records. For the first time, it also incorporates data from federal and regional state-owned enterprises and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH).
Key results of include:
2017 EFY GDP: ETB 24.03 trillion (USD 201.4 billion).
59.2% larger than previously estimated.
2018 EFY GDP: USD 210.7 billion.
Ethiopia now ranks as Africa’s 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa’s 3rd largest economy.
The rebasing provides internationally comparable statistics, strengthens investor, rating agency and development partner confidence, and offers a more robust evidence base for fiscal policy, budgeting and development planning.
Congratulations to the leaders and experts whose dedication and hard work over the past year made this nationally significant achievement possible.
#Ethiopia #RebasedGDP #GDP
Thursday 5 Nov 2026 |Addis Ababa
I met with a delegation of the European Union Political and Security Committee (PSC), led by its Chair, H.E. Ambassador Lene Vensild.
I briefed the delegation on current developments in Ethiopia, the Government’s ongoing reform efforts, and national priorities in promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development. I also highlighted key political and security developments in the Horn of Africa and emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in addressing shared challenges.
We exchanged views on Ethiopia-EU relations, underscoring the importance of sustained dialogue, mutual understanding, and strengthened cooperation with EU Member States to advance shared priorities and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Ethiopia and the wider region.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, today addressed the Conference for Africa’s Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development, delivering a keynote address at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
In his address, Ambassador Hadera highlighted Ethiopia’s development achievements under the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, particularly in food security, environmental sustainability, and energy development. He cited the country’s wheat production, the Green Legacy Initiative, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as notable examples of national self-reliance and the practical realization of the right to development.
He also underscored the structural challenges facing African countries, including unsustainable debt burdens, inequalities in the global financial system, and climate change, calling for stronger international solidarity, equitable access to finance, and enhanced partnerships to advance Africa’s development aspirations.
Held under the theme “From Resilience to Sustainable Prosperity,” the three-day conference brings together African and international stakeholders to reflect on progress made over the past four decades and explore ways to advance the right to development across the continent.
The world knows Ethiopia by name, but its full story remains to be told. Today, we tell it in our own voice, in our own words. Ethiopia’s official Nation Brand website is now live.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, sharing with the world a gift rooted in its forests. It is a land where some of humanity’s earliest ancestors lived, leaving traces of our shared origins. Through the Green Legacy Initiative, its people are restoring the land, one seedling at a time. Its rivers, winds, and sunshine are harnessed to power progress and bring light beyond its borders. Its cities are transforming, with Addis Ababa, Africa’s New Flower, at the heart of this renewal. Here, Africa comes together. In Ethiopia, the shared pride, courage, and aspirations of African peoples converge in the enduring spirit of Pan-African unity. Its ancient civilization lives on in stone, script, song, and delivering projects. And its runners carry a legacy of excellence from one generation to the next, shining on the world’s greatest stages.
On the historic road to #COP32, Ethiopia shares its sovereignty, heritage, discoveries, and hope with the world, from origins to a bold future. Discover Ethiopia, discover where it all began.
Ethiopia, Land of Origins 🇪🇹
🔗 Link: https://t.co/vbVOKX4Y4I
#Ethiopia #LandOfOrigins #COP32Ethiopia #PMOEthiopia
I am delighted to address the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. To ensure the historic decisions made here yield tangible results, our collective commitment and cooperation are vital.
Ethiopia remains focused on three pillars crucial to our national development and sustainable prosperity: food security and productivity, reliable energy supply, and skills and knowledge transfer.
Our diplomatic ties with Russia span over a century, rooted in mutual respect and shared benefits. To elevate this historic friendship, we are decisively collaborating with Russia to construct a world-class nuclear power plant. This strategic partnership will diversify our energy options, accelerate Ethiopia’s prosperity, and strengthen our bilateral bond more than ever.
Ethiopia is the sole candidate from Africa for membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), reflecting the confidence placed in its longstanding contributions to international civil aviation and its commitment to advancing Africa’s interests in global aviation governance. As a founding member of ICAO and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ethiopia brings decades of institutional experience, technical expertise, and a strong record of aviation safety, security, and capacity building.
Strategically positioned to connect Africa with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Ethiopia continues to strengthen global connectivity through Ethiopian Airlines, extensive air services, and world-class aviation training, maintenance, and cargo capabilities. As a Council member, Ethiopia pledges to advance ICAO’s objectives, promote safer and more secure aviation, strengthen international cooperation, and support the “No Country Left Behind” initiative to ensure that all countries benefit from sustainable aviation development.
#EthiopiaForICAOCouncil #TrustedVoiceOfAfricaInAviation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Ethiopian National Defense College, held a briefing session on Ethiopia’s foreign policy for students of the College at the Ministry today.
The session brought together Ethiopian students and their counterparts from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Morocco, and other countries, with the aim of enhancing their understanding of Ethiopia’s foreign policy priorities, strategic direction, and practical implementation.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the Ministry’s role in advancing Ethiopia’s foreign policy objectives and maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries. He emphasized that peace and security, alongside economic prosperity promoted through regional integration, remain central to Ethiopia’s national interests and diplomatic engagement.
Fitsum Girma, Deputy Director General of African Affairs, subsequently delivered a detailed briefing on the key priorities of Ethiopia’s foreign policy and their implementation within regional, continental, and global levels. He particularly emphasized Ethiopia’s strategies for strengthening diplomatic engagement with neighboring countries, other African states, and intergovernmental organizations.
The session also provided an opportunity for students to raise questions and exchange views on Ethiopia’s foreign policy and diplomatic practice, further enhancing their understanding of the country’s diplomatic approaches to advancing its national interests.
I was pleased to receive Kenya’s Deputy President, @_KithureKindiki , ahead of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, where we held a brief bilateral meeting on matters of mutual interest.
H.E President Taye Atske-Selassie officially opened the 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa and the 12th Meeting of the Regional Committee of UN-GGIM for Africa, underscoring that growth that is not measured cannot be harnessed, sustained, or scaled up.
I met and had discussions with H.E. Ambassador Guang Cong Special Envoy of the UN Secretary Geneal for the Horn of Africa. Our discussions focused on the conflict in Sudan, coming elections in South Sudan, Somalia and more importantly on the situation in Tigray. I briefed the Special Envoy on the developments that unfolded since the 23rd of September and potential role for the UN in supporting the newly established Caretaker Administration especially in areas related to strengthening rehabilitation efforts, expediting humanitarian aid and return of IDPs. I also underlined the need for the international community to be mindful of the destructive role the Regime in Asmara had and continues to have in destabilizing the entire region and Ethiopia in particular. Ambassador Cong on his part promised to do all he can for the UN to play a meaningful role in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Today, I had the honour of attending Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, Kenya, where I delivered remarks paying tribute to the heroes who fought for freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifices to safeguard their nation. I honour their courage and legacy!
Kenya’s history of courage and sacrifice resonates deeply with Ethiopia’s own story of Adwa, where Ethiopians from every corner of the country united to defend their homeland. These shared histories remind us that freedom was never given; it was won through courage, unity, and sacrifice.
As our histories are intertwined, so too must our futures be. Through the spirit of Medemer, Ethiopia and Kenya must continue building on our existing cooperation in clean energy, connectivity, telecommunications, and trade to create greater opportunities and shared prosperity for our people.
To all those honoured today, I salute you. Happy Mashujaa Day!
The Ethiopia-UAE (Sharjah) Trade and Investment Forum opened today in Addis Ababa under the theme “Fostering New Partnerships and Driving the Future Together,” bringing together 19 Emirati delegates representing 10 companies and more than 140 Ethiopian business representatives.
In his keynote address, State Minister of Industry, Hassan Mohammed, highlighted Ethiopia’s natural resources, youthful workforce and competitive labor costs, inviting Emirati businesses to invest in local manufacturing and build mutually beneficial industrial partnerships.
Ambassador Dewano Kedir, Director General of Middle East, Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored the strategic partnership between Ethiopia and the United Arab emirates (UAE). He noted that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, both nations continue to share a strong commitment to expanding private-sector partnerships and driving mutual prosperity. Ambassador Dewano encouraged the delegation to use trade as a gateway to manufacturing and long-term investment.
Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdulla Sultan Al Owais, on his part, highlighted the strong economic growth, diversification, and market expansion linking the two countries, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening trade and investment ties between Ethiopia and the UAE.
The forum featured discussions on bilateral opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness and food security. It concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to advance future economic cooperation.
The 19th National Flag Day
“Our Flag for National Consensus and Unity”
National unity is the foundation of Ethiopia’s path to prosperity. Our national flag symbolizes our shared history, sovereignty, and the strength we draw from standing together in our diversity.
At Adwa, people from all parts of the country put aside their differences and stood together, capturing the attention of the world. Rather than being divided by adversity, our ancestors demonstrated the power of unity. The call to stand together has never ceased, and each generation must choose how it will respond.
Medemer poses a simple question to us all: Are we merely spectators watching our nation’s destiny from the sidelines, or are we owners who can say, “This is my country, and its future is of concern to me”?
Our languages, religions, and identities are strands of a single fabric, woven together through centuries of shared history. Standing for the nation begins with small acts of courage and requires working toward a vision that goes beyond ourselves.
The generations before us made sacrifices so that we could inherit this country. Today, we must strengthen it together and pass it on to the generations to come..
Therefore, ask yourself today: What will you contribute to the unity and prosperity of your country?
The National Precious Metals Refinery, constructed within the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, has the capacity to serve not only Ethiopia but also the broader East African and pan-African markets. By providing internationally credible refining and testing services, it enables neighboring countries and regional mining companies to bring their gold to Ethiopia for advanced refining, certification, value addition, and sale, eliminating the need to export it outside the continent.
I am proud to announce the launch of the National Precious Metals Refinery at Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, established through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Sam Precious Metals.
With a capacity to process over 600 tonnes of precious metals annually, the refinery marks a major milestone in advancing domestic value addition, strengthening Ethiopia’s mining sector, and positioning our country as a regional hub for precious-metals refining.
This initiative reflects the Medemer government’s commitment to linking our productive resources with industrial capacity—boosting export earnings, creating skilled jobs, supporting the jewellery industry, and building a more transparent and competitive gold value chain.
From resource extraction to industrial transformation, we are creating greater value at home.