Celebrating the Day of Harmony in Brussels!
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The Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels, proudly celebrated the Day of Harmony in a remarkable and inspiring spirit honouring Ethiopia’s rich indigenous values, diversity, unity, and aspirations for a brighter future.
From the historic National Dialogue and people-centred corridor development to Economic transformation and the Green Legacy Initiative, Ethiopia is showing the world that unity can turn shared narratives into shared success.
The celebration was a powerful reminder that harmony is the foundation for an inclusive, peaceful, self-reliant and prosperous Ethiopia.
@MFAEthiopia
The Day of Resilience
When we think of Ethiopia, it is impossible to envision our holistic transition to greatness without first honoring our courageous security forces, who stand resilient day and night, to guard the country against adversaries. It is for this reason that on this Day of Resilience, we commemorate with the highest national honor the historic sacrifices of our heroes, who laid down their lives for the continuity and sovereignty of our nation-state.
Today, driven by its own knowledge and the capability of its children, our nation has succeeded in manufacturing advanced technological assets, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs/Drones), modern armored military vehicles, heavy weaponry and artillery, as well as ammunition, within its own defense industries. As this strategic self-reliance serves as the firm bedrock of our people's peace and comprehensive economic growth, we shall secure Ethiopia’s sustainable prosperity by reaffirming our national resilience through tangible development and a formidable defense capability!
#EthiopiaPrevails
Day of Renewal
From Words to Action: Ethiopia’s Vision Anchored in Concrete Reality!
Yesterday we declared our rise; today, we live it. Our resurgence is no longer a vision; it is carved into the GERD, the Corridor developments, the Bishoftu Airport Mega project and our bold Macro-Economic Reforms. This transformation directly elevates daily life, bringing seamless urban mobility, vast employment, and a grand vision that anchors bright hope for our children's tomorrow. The foundation is laid, the momentum is unstoppable, and there is absolutely no turning back. In this historic journey of resurgence we have begun, we will accelerate our development momentum to elevate Ethiopia's rise to sustainable prosperity. Ethiopia builds, rises, and conquers!
#EthiopiaDelivers
Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos to discuss a range of issues. Highlighting the direct link between peace and economic growth, Assistant Secretary Garcia urged progress on regional stability and de-escalating conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Today, I oversaw the signing of a landmark Framework for Cooperation between the National Bank of Ethiopia and the IFC to establish our country’s first dedicated Mortgage Refinance Company.
Capitalized at 100 Billion ETB, with the IFC set to contribute a minimum of $200 million, this wholesale institution will resolve long-standing liquidity mismatches in our banking sector and unlock accessible mortgage financing across Ethiopia.
This partnership is a critical step toward realizing our goal of delivering 1.5 million affordable, dignified homes for Ethiopian families while expanding private-sector participation in our financial system. Ethiopia continues to build a modern, resilient, and inclusive economy.
A united Ethiopia is an Ethiopia of greater possibility.
Let us continue to work together with determination, shared purpose and confidence in our collective potential to advance the prosperity and greatness of our nation.
H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun took part in a PhD Defense of Ethiopian Graduate Student at KU Leuven
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On 25 August 2026, Ambassador Eshete Tilahun attended PhD Defense of Dr. Amsalu Tomas Chuma. Following the candidate’s successful defense, Ambassador Eshete delivered a congratulatory remark, in which he underscored the value of academic ties between Ethiopia and Belgium. He stressed the importance of deepening this cooperation further at the occasion of the commemoration of the 120th Ethio – Belgian formal diplomatic relations. Ambassador Eshete encouraged undergraduate students and children of members of the Ethiopian diaspora in attendance to follow the example of Dr. Amsalu.
On the sidelines of the defense, the Embassy delegation also visited the Group T Leuven Campus. After the tour, Ambassador Eshete met with Chair of the Campus, Prof. Toon van Waterschoot, along with other management team members. He also met Ethiopian undergraduate students in the Campus. Discussions during the meeting centered on the campus’s existing and past partnerships with Ethiopia, as well as ways to strengthen this collaboration.
The rural development corridors in #Ethiopia are parts of the recent programs launched to transform lives for the majority of the farming society in our country.
Ethiopia’s foreign policy has liberated the nation from dependency and passive compliance, granting it an influential standing honouring its history, independence, and rapid growth.
Guided by the "4As" principle, the country forges strategic self-reliance by serving as an Active global participant, pursuing Alternative multi-bloc diplomacy, remaining Adaptive amid fast-moving geopolitical shifts, and acting as an Agenda Setter that secures national interests over external dictates. To sustain this posture, Ethiopia is rapidly building its economic, defense, people-to-people, and technological capabilities on a solid foundation.
#PMOEthiopia
After months of denying entering into an alliance with internal and external forces with an axe to grind against the Ethiopian federal government, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) leadership has now reached the point of publicly declaring that it has crossed the Rubicon, as it were. According to it, there is no peaceful resolution to the impasse with the federal government, and it has decided to resort to force. The goal is not to liberate Western Tigray as many of us have always assumed the objective to be-preferably and more legitimately peacefully-but, as the head of the TPLF secretariat put it, because "the security of the people of Tigray can only be assured on the grave of the Prosperity Party led regime." It is abhorrent that any politician, entrusted with the welfare of their own constituency would frame their security as contingent on the demise of a domestically elected government. Needless to say, this is not the language of a leader seeking to protect their people, but of one prepared to sacrifice them for a cause dressed up as their salvation.
In light of the TPLF leadership's well-documented tradition of sloganeering, I'd not have cared one bit if Debretsion and his ilk had just been repeating an old mantra. But unfortunately, there obviously is an evil principle at work here. The very leadership that has presided over Tigray's continued descent into the seemingly bottomless pit of tragedy is now flaunting in public its rather ungodly alliance with the very forces vehemently opposed to the Pretoria Agreement. The alliance, we are told, is ostensibly meant to achieve, by force, not the rather modest objective of the fullest implementation of Pretoria, such as the restoration of Tigray's constitutionally mandated territory, but more pointedly, the removal of the government in Addis Ababa.
Indeed, the TPLF leadership has now publicly articulated, as the mainstay of its repertoire for addressing differences with the federal government, what it had long denied: that it has been working with the regime in Asmara and other forces opposed to Addis Ababa. Whatever the characterization here, it is now an open secret that the goal posts have shifted and the ultimate goal is the overthrow of the federal government, consequences be damned. I don't lose sleep over whether such a goal is achievable. It is not; but the ramifications of such a futile effort for peace in the region in general and for the very existence of the people of Tigray in particular cannot be overstated. The dramatis personae in this so-called alliance makes it abundantly clear that, if allowed their way, they would stop at nothing to wreak unmitigated havoc on the entire region.
Recent events bear this argument out. Peace cannot survive hidden military maneuvers. The skirmish in Shererina has made it clear how high the stakes are in this game of brinkmanship the regime in Asmara, its junior partners within Ethiopia, and its external handlers are orchestrating. The large cache of munitions and weapons captured is proof positive that far from addressing the plight of the people of Tigray, dismantling the Ethiopian state is the ultimate objective in this dangerous game. Covert transfers of heavy military equipment into Tigray or other parts of the country represent a clear and present danger to stability efforts across the Horn of Africa. Despite TPLF leaders' claims, the number of lives needlessly lost during that half a day engagement foreshadows the enormity of the disaster lurking ahead not just for the people of Tigray but for the people of Ethiopia at large.
What should matter to the members of the Tigray army is the survival and peace of the people of Tigray, not the survival of a handful of criminals who have always considered waging war their retirement plan. To the rank and file: tell those who are frittering your lives away that enough is enough.
The colours of #Ethiopia at the Regae Geel festival in country side Belgium. We had a fire side chat on Ethiopia-Belgium relations and #Ethiopian Regae connections.
Ethiopia's Culture and Heritage Celebrated at Reggae Geel Festival-2026
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Today, 31 July 2026, H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun had an intersctive interview at the legendary Reggae Geel Festival in Belgium. The Interview focused on the highlights of the festival and deep historical connections between Ethiopia and the global Reggae lovers and Rastafarian communities.
During the interview Ambassador Eshete reflected on the profound significance of Green, Yellow, and Red colors of the Ethiopian flag, which have become symbol of freedom, unity, dignity and Pan-Africanism across the world. He also noted that these colors are proudly displayed throughout the festival sharing Ethiopian beauty and rich history. The colours represent enduring inspiration to people who struggled for justice and liberation.
The Ambassador also underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy, emphasizing that music and culture continue to build bridges between nations. He highlighted the celebration of 120 years of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Belgium, reaffirming the strong and growing partnership between the two countries in trade, education, logistics, tourism, and people-to-people relations.
Recognizing the unique bond between Ethiopia and the global Rastafarian community, H.E. Ambassador Eshete expressed Ethiopia's commitment to strengthening cooperation through cultural exchanges. He warmly invited Reggae lovers and festival participants to discover Ethiopia's extraordinary heritage, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and vibrant cultural diversity.
The Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels appreciates the Reggae Geel Festival for providing a remarkable platform that celebrates the universal values of peace, unity, and cultural understanding while inspiring greater interest in Ethiopia's history and civilization.