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#Ethiopian

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, “commends the Government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for the successful conduct of the 7th General Elections held on 1 June 2026”

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

H.E. Dr Gedion Timothewos’s speech at ChathamHouse

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

In a speech delivered in London at @ChathamHouse on 17 June 2026, Foreign Minister H.E. Dr Gedion Timothewos outlined Ethiopia’s foreign policy priorities on regional security, Red Sea access, the Nile, economic diplomacy, climate action, and the future of the Horn of Africa. Key Takeaways:

🔴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

▪️ Ethiopia views regional stability as a shared necessity, arguing that no country in the Horn of Africa can achieve lasting stability in isolation.
▪️ The Minister highlighted Ethiopia’s engagement in Sudan, South Sudan & Somalia, emphasizing dialogue, peacebuilding, humanitarian coordination & security cooperation.
▪️ He stressed that regional problems require regional solutions.

🔵 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

▪️ Access to the sea was presented as a structural issue affecting trade, logistics, energy security & long-term economic planning.
▪️ The Minister said Ethiopia’s pursuit of maritime access is rooted in development, connectivity & economic efficiency.
▪️ He emphasized dialogue, mutual benefit, and regional stability as the basis for addressing the issue.

🟢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗹𝗲 & 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆

▪️ Ethiopia reaffirmed that shared natural resources should be governed by equity, cooperation & mutual benefit.
▪️ The Minister rejected approaches that frame development as a threat and called for moving beyond what he described as “anachronistic and monopolistic claims."”
▪️ He presented the GERD as an expression of Ethiopia’s right to development & self-reliance.

🟠 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

▪️ National Dialogue was described as a foundational effort to address historical grievances and structural challenges and build consensus on the future of the state.
▪️ Transitional justice, institutional reforms, and post-conflict recovery were highlighted as key components of reconciliation.
▪️ The Minister said the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement remains a critical component of Ethiopia’s post-conflict recovery, reconstruction & reintegration efforts.
▪️ He expressed concerns regarding hardliner elements within the TPLF that have not fully embraced the spirit of the agreement, particularly regarding disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration.

🔵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

▪️ The Green Legacy Initiative was presented as a long-term investment in ecological restoration, food security, and climate resilience.
▪️ Reforestation, renewable energy expansion, and cleaner mobility were highlighted as pillars of Ethiopia’s sustainable development pathway.
▪️ The Minister described climate cooperation as central to future global governance & development.

🔴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆

▪️ The Minister said diplomacy must support economic transformation through trade, investment, technology transfer, and integration into global markets.
▪️ Ethiopia’s diplomatic engagement is increasingly focused on fostering economic partnerships & attracting investment.
▪️ WTO accession & participation in AfCFTA were highlighted as key priorities.

🔵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

▪️ The Minister argued that growing geopolitical competition creates both challenges & opportunities for African states.
▪️ He emphasized the importance of African countries defining their own priorities & exercising greater strategic agency.
▪️ Ethiopia’s approach, he said, is to engage broadly, maintain strategic balance & avoid rigid alignment.

🔴 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

▪️ The Minister said the future of the Horn of Africa should be built on cooperation, economic integration, and respect for sovereignty.
▪️ He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to peaceful coexistence and constructive engagement with its neighbours, including Eritrea.
▪️ He concluded that dialogue, integration & solidarity offer a more sustainable path than confrontation, isolation & fragmentation.
https://t.co/QRjzlLvv6y

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @GHessebon @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia @ForeignAffairs

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

🇪🇹🇬🇧 Ethiopia showcased its economic reform agenda and major investment opportunities at the UK–Ethiopia Trade & Investment Forum in London.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

🧵 1/4 🇪🇹🇬🇧 Ethiopia showcased its economic reform agenda and major investment opportunities at the UK–Ethiopia Trade & Investment Forum in London. Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos said reforms are creating a more competitive, investor-friendly economy, backed by stronger growth, rising confidence and expanding private-sector participation. #InvestInEthiopia #EthiopiaUKPartnership

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @GHessebon @BilleneSeyoum @Tesfahun_GK @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia @FCDOGovUK @EthioInvestment

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Press Statement

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

PRESS STATEMENT
5 June 2026
Addis Ababa

Statement on Recent Issues

#PMOEthiopia

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

World Environment Day is no longer about awareness. It is about action. Ethiopia demonstrates this through landscape restoration, renewable energy expansion, and mobility transitions turning commitment into visible change on the ground.

#WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #GreenLegacy #Ethiopia #COP32

📸 Before-and-after Green Legacy restoration in West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Source: Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), 4 June 2024.

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia @UKinEthiopia @UNFCCC

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The Embassy of Ethiopia in London is proud to have participated in the Africa Day Celebration, showcasing Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage through traditional coffee, cultural exhibits, fashion, and dance while promoting African unity and cooperation.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

The Embassy of Ethiopia in London is proud to have participated in the Africa Day Celebration, showcasing Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage through traditional coffee, cultural exhibits, fashion, and dance while promoting African unity and cooperation.

#AfricaDay #EthiopiaInUK #AfricanUnity #CulturalDiplomacy

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia
@MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia @_AfricanUnion

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

Respect for the democratic process is built one vote at a time. Thank you to every Ethiopian who contributed to this important national exercise. #DemocracyInAction #ProudlyEthiopian

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

#EthiopianElection2026

[Chalachew Eshetie @CEshetie]

The 2026 election has clearly shown: Ethiopia’s future is decided by its people, not by outsiders or propaganda. #EthiopiaElections2026 #ElectionSuccess #ProudlyEthiopian #DemocracyInAction

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

Democracy is strengthened when citizens participate peacefully and respectfully. Ethiopia's voters demonstrated that spirit throughout the election process. #DemocracyInAction

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

Prime minster Abiy Ahmed’s message

[EBC WORLD @ebczena]

Prime minster Abiy Ahmed’s message
The people of Ethiopia are an extraordinary and remarkable people. Other than the Creator, who can truly know and assess our people in their entirety? Through this year’s election, Ethiopians have once again shown the world that they are a people with a rich culture, deep patriotism, and the ability to safeguard the common good.
On this historic day:
* Citizens who were not intimidated by the cold and darkness of the night,
* Who were not deterred by the midday sun or sudden rain,
*Whom weddings, funerals, childbirth, and other social obligations did not prevent from participating,
* Who were not wearied by long lines,
* Whose physical disabilities did not stop them from casting their vote,
* Those whose illness and old age did not prevent from witnessing the hope of their country,
* Who were not exhausted by carrying their infant children, the future inheritors of the nation,
* And above all, one whom the shouting and threats of enemies could not intimidate or stop;
The perseverance you demonstrated amid many challenges and hardships, against all odds, was a contribution made for democracy and for the very survival of the nation. For this, you deserve heartfelt gratitude.
It is a privilege to serve such a people. Therefore, may those who have been elected honor the trust placed in them and serve this people, with integrity and sincerity! A people who have paid a great price for the democratic system. May you be worthy of that responsibility."
#Ethiopiavotes #EthiopiaElections2026 #EthiopiaDecides #AbiyAhmed #EBC

[Ethiopian News Agency @EthiopianNewsA]

🇪🇹#HappeningNow
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has cast his vote in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election in his hometown of Beshasha, joining millions of citizens participating in a vote widely seen as a significant moment in the nation’s democratic journey.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

Yesterday in Geneva, Ethiopia moved a step closer to WTO membership after signing a market access protocol with India.

In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 May 2026 edition, H.E. Ambassador Negus Kebede, Ethiopia’s Representative in Geneva for WTO affairs, explores the latest @wto accession developments and recent negotiations.

The article captures Ethiopia’s WTO journey as it enters a decisive phase.

Read More: https://t.co/JR0X43O5eJ

#TheBrief #Ethiopia #WTO #Geneva

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia

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#EthiopianAirlines

[Ethiopian News Agency @EthiopianNewsA]

Ethiopian Airlines has always been in the forefront of acquiring, operating, and maintaining latest technology airplanes, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said today.
https://t.co/rwGFMFSwuG

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Ethio-USA relation

[Blen Mesfin @BlenMesfin6]

Foreign Minister @GHessebon met with Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman @BrianMastFL, today in Washington D.C.

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His Excellency Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen addressed Members of Parliament at the UK House of Commons during the WABALunch Event today, emphasizing Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing energy development, infrastructure expansion, and regulatory reform.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗞 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

His Excellency Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen addressed Members of Parliament at the UK House of Commons during the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) Lunch Event today, emphasizing Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing energy development, infrastructure expansion, and regulatory reform.

Speaking before UK policymakers and business leaders, Ambassador Biruk highlighted Ethiopia’s ongoing economic transformation and the country’s efforts to build the financial and physical foundations necessary to sustain one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

The Ambassador noted that Ethiopia is transitioning from energy scarcity to surplus through major investments in hydropower and wind energy, positioning itself as a regional clean energy hub capable of supplying power beyond its borders. He also pointed to Ethiopia’s growing leadership in Africa’s electric vehicle revolution, citing the establishment of 17 operational EV assembly plants supported by bold government incentives aimed at accelerating a clean energy future.

Ambassador Biruk further underscored the government’s ongoing economic reforms, including the opening of the banking, telecommunications, and logistics sectors to international investors as part of broader efforts to strengthen investor confidence and expand global partnerships.

Reaffirming Ethiopia’s readiness to deepen economic cooperation with international partners, the Ambassador stated that the country is “moving from dialogue to investment.”

He also expressed appreciation to Laurence Robertson MP and the Westminster Africa Business Association for hosting the event and facilitating constructive engagement between Ethiopia and UK stakeholders.

@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia
@EthioInvestment

#Ethiopia #UKAfricaRelations #Investment #GreenEnergy

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

🇪🇹 #Ethiopia Becomes Africa’s Leading Wheat Producer with Record Harvest of Over 330 Million Quintals — PM Abiy

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

Arada Park Open now!

[Land of Origins @Landoforigins]

A New Landmark for Leisure: Arada Park Now Open!

​Officially inaugurated by H.E. PM Abiy Ahmed (PhD) & H.E. Mayor Adanech Abiebie, Arada Park is now open!

​Experience a vibrant new sanctuary for recreation and urban beauty.

​📍 https://t.co/v0nucURMCD

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described the expansion of summer irrigation farming as a pivotal milestone in the nation’s push for food self-sufficiency.

[Chalachew Eshetie @CEshetie]

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described the expansion of summer irrigation farming as a pivotal milestone in the nation’s push for food self-sufficiency.
In a statement emphasizing the need for sustained commitment, the Prime Minister noted that the strategic management of water resources remains central to building a more secure and sustainable future.
He expressed confidence that these efforts would eventually ensure the country can reliably meet its own food needs.
#Ethiopia #AbiyAhmed #SummerIrrigation #Farming #Foodsufficiency

[ሳምራዊት @SamriGebre]

🇪🇹🇲🇿 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique in Addis. Talks, museum visit & MOUs in key sectors marked a new phase of cooperation—turning shared African vision into tangible, transformative partnership.

[Ethiopian Embassy London @ETEmbassyLDN]

🇪🇹🇲🇿 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique in Addis. Talks, museum visit & MOUs in key sectors marked a new phase of cooperation—turning shared African vision into tangible, transformative partnership. #AfricaPartnership

@A@AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia