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[firekal bekele @FirekalBekele]

Ethiopia - the sole candidate of the African region for the membership of ICAO’s Council which reflects confidence in Ethiopia's longstanding contributions and trustworthiness to advance African interests in global aviation. #EthiopiaForICAOCouncil #TrustedVoiceOfAfricaInAviation

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Speaking to POA English , the Spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew highlighted the role of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in promoting dialogue, coordinated action, and African-led solutions to advance peace and stability, particularly in the Horn of Africa.

Read more: https://t.co/mFKT8QMq6T

#TanaForum2026 #Ethiopia #Africa

[Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa @TanaForum]

"International and regional organisations are vital to resolving conflicts in the #HornofAfrica. However, interventions cannot succeed without understanding the region’s historical, political, socioeconomic realities and the wider context matters." -H.E. Getachew Reda, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia (on East Africa Affairs).

#HornOfAfrica #Peacebuilding

[Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa @TanaForum]

Warm greetings from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, as we welcome distinguished delegates, policymakers, and security experts assembling for day 1⃣ of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum. Today marks the official commencement of #TanaForum2026, bringing together leaders to address pressing regional peace governance and geopolitical transformations within the international system. We anticipate robust diplomatic dialogue and strategic policy solutions throughout the gathering.

#PaxAfricana #AfricanSecurity #Ethiopia

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Chief of State Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Melaku Bedada, today received copies of the Letters of Credence from Rosemary Museminali, the newly appointed Director of the UNAIDS Ethiopia Country Office and Representative to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 23 October 2026

This week’s edition highlights key diplomatic engagements and developments, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s participation in Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, the Ethiopia-UAE Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, and the establishment of a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray Regional State, among other developments.
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[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

The Tana Forum’s Special Envoys’ Dialogue officially commenced today in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, bringing together high-level diplomats and regional leaders to discuss the evolving geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and the growing security challenges in the Red Sea.

In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Redwan Huseen, Director General of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service, underscored that the region’s vast economic potential and critical maritime trade routes are increasingly threatened by growing militarization, rivalries among foreign powers, and renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

He emphasized that Red Sea security cannot be ensured by a few states alone, but requires urgent and collective cooperation among regional states and reliable global partners.

As an anchor state entirely dependent on the Red Sea for its maritime trade, Ethiopia has a vital responsibility to safeguard its commercial shipping and avert emerging security threats, he added.

Following the opening remarks, high-level panel discussions are underway under the theme “Regional Security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.” Moderated by Paul-Simon Handy, Regional Director for East Africa and Representative to the African Union, the panel brought together prominent African and international envoys to discuss the region’s evolving geopolitical dynamics.

The speakers included Getachew Reda, Minister Advisor on East African Affairs; Guang Cong, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa; Frédéric Clavier, French Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa; Ambassador Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa; and Pekka Haavisto, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan.

The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is being held under the theme “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation,” bringing together regional and international stakeholders to address Africa’s evolving security landscape.

[firekal bekele @FirekalBekele]

Ethiopia attracted $1.432 billion in FDI in Q1 of FY 2026/27, exceeding its $900 million target by 59%. The country also issued 179 investment licenses, generated $238 million in export revenue and created 22,000+ jobs.

[MYEMBAddisAbaba @MYEMBAddisAbaba]

Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Mr. Mohd Afandi bin Abu Bakar, shares his perspectives in an interview with The Reporter on Malaysia–Ethiopia relations and opportunities for closer cooperation.

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/UacVvKceCq

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

The 19th Ethiopian National Flag Day was celebrated today in a vibrant ceremony at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended by the Ministry’s leadership and staff.

Addressing the ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos noted that Ethiopia’s national flag represents the country’s proud history, victories, heroic achievements, and identity. He underscored hat Ethiopians’ pride in their national flag is further strengthened as they safeguard their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, advance its development and prosperity, and preserve their historical legacy.

The Minister further emphasized that the contributions and active participation of all Ethiopians play a vital role in ensuring that the national flag continues to fly high.

Bearing in mind the heroes who continue to make sacrifices along the country’s borders to defend Ethiopia’s sovereignty and uphold its flag, Gedion called on every Ethiopian to diligently discharge their responsibilities in their respective fields of work.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒 | 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Today, we honor Ethiopia’s diplomats for their dedication to advancing the nation’s global engagement. The Day reaffirms our commitment to serving with patriotism, integrity, and professionalism in safeguarding Ethiopia’s national interests and upholding the dignity of its citizens.

Happy Ethiopian Diplomacy Day!

#EthiopianDiplomacyDay #Ethiopia

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 16 October 2026

This week’s edition highlights key diplomatic engagements and developments, including the launch of Ethiopia’s National Precious Metals Refinery, new areas of cooperation explored between Ethiopia and Nigeria during Vice President Shettima’s visit, and the deepening of Ethiopia–India relations during a high-level ministerial visit, among other developments.

https://t.co/qZI6SMr8YJ

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

A Pre-Tana Forum Dialogue was held today in Bahir Dar under the theme “Navigating a Changing World: The Role of Diplomacy and Dialogue in Advancing Peace and Security in Africa.” The event emphasized the importance of African agency, dialogue and diplomacy in addressing the continent’s peace and security challenges.

Delivering opening remarks on behalf of Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, Chief of Staff Adam Tesfaye highlighted the importance of dialogue amid rapid geopolitical shifts, global fragmentation and uncertainty.

He noted that navigating the changing international landscape requires Africa to champion its own solutions, reinforce African agency and rely on durable instruments such as diplomacy, dialogue and mutual trust.

Mr. Adam also emphasized the interconnection between economic sovereignty, development and peace and security, noting that lasting peace and stability require African countries to build economic resilience through regional integration, industrialization and trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

He further underscored the importance of platforms such as the Tana Forum in fostering strategic dialogue, strengthening trust, developing a shared understanding and advancing coordinated, African-led approaches to addressing the continent’s peace and security challenges.

Highlighting Ethiopia’s longstanding commitment to collective security and peaceful coexistence, he reaffirmed that dialogue remains the only viable path to durable peace and security.

The dialogue brought together diplomats, scholars and other stakeholders to assess changing global and regional dynamics, explore the role of preventive diplomacy and inclusive dialogue, and discuss the contribution of platforms such as the Tana Forum to advancing practical approaches to peace and security in Africa.

The Pre-Tana Forum Dialogue precedes the 12th edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, scheduled to take place from 23 to 25 October 2026 in Bahir Dar under the theme “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation.”

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed today and briefed her on Eritrea's continued aggression against Ethiopia and its implications for regional peace and security.

The Minister emphasized the urgent need for a clear and principled UN response, called for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopian territory, and reaffirmed Ethiopia's right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with international law.

[Berhanu Tsegaye @BerhanuTsegaye]

የሕንድ የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስትር ክቡር ዶ/ር ሱብራማንያም ጃይሻንካር በኢትዮጵያ ለሚያደርጉት የሥራ ጉብኝት ዛሬ መስከረም 28 ቀን 2019 ዓ.ም. አዲስ አበባ ገብተዋል። ክቡር ሚኒስትሩ አዲስ አበባ ሲደርሱ ቦሌ ዓለም አቀፍ አውሮፕላን ማረፊያ በመገኘት አቀባበል አድርገንላቸዋል።

በጉብኝቱ በኢትዮጵያ እና በሕንድ መካከል ያለውን ዘርፈ-ብዙ ግንኙነት ይበልጥ ወደ ላቀ ደረጃ ለማሸጋገር የሚያስችሉ ከፍተኛ ፋይዳ ያላቸው ውይይቶች ይደረጋሉ።

We welcomed the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, H.E. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, at Bole International Airport today (08 October 2026) upon his arrival in Addis Ababa for a working visit to Ethiopia.

This visit will feature impactful discussions aimed at taking the multifaceted bilateral partnership between our two nations to greater heights.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

H.E. Ambassador Hadera Abera and H.E. Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye have been reappointed as State Ministers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Congratulations!

[Berhanu Tsegaye @BerhanuTsegaye]

የተባበሩት መንግስታት ድርጅት ምክትል ሴክሬተሪ ጀነራል የሆኑት ክብርት አሚና ጄን ሙሀመድ ለስራ ጉብኝት ዛሬ መስከረም 28 ቀን 2019 ዓ.ም አዲስ አበባ ገብተዋል።

ክብርት ምክትል ሴክሬተሪ ጀነራሏ ቦሌ ዓለምአቀፍ ኤርፖርት ሲደርሱ አቀባበል አድርገንላቸዋል። ጉብኝቱ ኢትዮጵያ እና የተባበሩት መንግስታት ድርጅት ቅድሚያ በሚሰጧቸው የጋራ ጉዳዮች ላይ ለመምከርና ዕድሜ ጠገብ የሆነውን አጋርነታቸውን ይበልጥ ለማጠናከር ተጨማሪ ዕድል ይፈጥራል።

Today (08 October, 2026), I had the pleasure of welcoming the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Her Excellency Amina J. Mohammed, upon her arrival at Bole International Airport for a working visit to Addis Ababa.

We look forward to engaging in fruitful discussions during her stay, focusing on advancing our shared priorities and further deeping the strong, historic partnership between Ethiopia and the United Nations.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

State Minister Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye today held discussions with PARFAIT SERGE ONANGA-ANYANGA, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), Ozonnia Ojielo, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, and GUANG CONG, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.

During the discussions, Ambassador Berhanu briefed the high-level officials on the situation in Northern Ethiopia, particularly highlighting Eritrea’s continued aggression and direct military involvement across different fronts along the border.

The State Minister called upon the United Nations to unequivocally condemn these flagrant violations of sovereignty and international law by the Eritrean government. He emphasized that addressing this unprovoked aggression is critical to preserving regional stability, safeguarding ongoing peace efforts, and ensuring accountability across the Horn of Africa.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, arrived in Addis Ababa this evening for a three-day working visit to Ethiopia.

Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Vice President Shettima was warmly received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos.

During his stay, Vice President Shettima and his delegation are expected to hold discussions with senior Ethiopian government officials and visit key institutions as part of an experience-sharing program.

The visit provides an opportunity for Ethiopia and Nigeria to exchange experiences and further strengthen bilateral cooperation.