Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed and held talks at his office with the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mark Suzman, and his delegation.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s vital support in agriculture, health, nutrition, inclusive financial systems and other areas is invaluable to Ethiopia’s development, Prime Minister Abiy said in a post published on his social media page.

He also underscored that his government is looking forward to strengthen partnerships ahead and other areas of cooperation.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled plans to construct modern, clean, and dignified public restrooms, with a strong emphasis on community involvement in their construction.

In a social media post published this morning, the Prime Minister called on all Ethiopians to contribute their share in creating cities that are conducive for everyone. “As we embark on this new initiative, I call upon all Ethiopians to contribute their share in creating cities that are conducive for everyone.”

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – The State Minister of Finance for Economic Cooperation, Semereta Sewasew, discussed with a delegation led by Simon Mustard, UK – Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) Director for Africa.

The discussion between the two parties focused on mutual interests at bilateral, regional, and international levels.

They discussed assistance, humanitarian space and basic service delivery in Ethiopia. The Director pointed out that FCDO has substantially raised the volume of assistance and would like to work in collaboration with the Ethiopian government to ensure efficient and smooth delivery of assistance to people in need.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2026 (FBC) – The 16th mid-term review meeting of the Ethiopia-Djibouti Joint Ministerial Commission concluded on Thursday, with both nations reaching agreements on various areas of mutual interest, as indicated by the Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti.

The Ethiopian delegation, comprising the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, the Minister of Revenues, Aynalem Nigusie, the Chief Commissioner of Customs Commission, Debele Kabeta, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti, Berhanu Tsegaye, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats, and representatives from the Ethiopian Maritime Authority, participated in the two-day gathering.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Ethiopia is working hard to become member of BRICS’ New Development Bank.

In a media briefing regarding the country’s diplomatic activities over the week, Spokesperson of the Ministry Nebiyu Tedla, indicated that Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mesganu Arga participated in the consultation of BRICS member countries held in Moscow, Russia.

Nebiyu explained that Ethiopia has joined BRICS to protect its national interests and navigate alternative benefits in the financial and related matters.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Addis Ababa University (AAU) and Türkiye’s Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering research collaboration and advancing academic excellence.

The MoU was formalized in the Turkish capital by officials of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University and the Ethiopian Ambassador to Türkiye Adem Mohammed, on behalf of Addis Ababa University.

This significant milestone is underscored as paving the way for enhanced research collaboration and the pursuit of academic excellence

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia and the Republic of Congo have entered into a bilateral agreement aimed at collaborating in the aviation sector.

The agreement was signed today by Alemu Sime, Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Honoré Sayi, the Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation & Merchant Navy of the Republic of Congo.

During the signing ceremony, Alemu Sime emphasized the pivotal role that air transport fulfills not only in national development but also in fostering crucial economic and interpersonal ties across Africa.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized the “Ethiopia-Pakistan Business Forum” at the LCCI Headquarters to encourage the business community to participate in the trade delegation to Ethiopia coordinated by the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad from May 26th to May 31st, 2024.

A large number of business community took part in the “Ethiopia-Pakistan Business Forum” from diverse economic sectors including manufacturing, textile, fertilizer, pharmaceutical, surgical, agriculture, chemicals, construction, tourism and ICT.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – The Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs at the United Nations, Felipe Paullier, convened a meeting here in Addis Ababa with representatives of the Ethiopian youth network and the UN Youth Taskforce on Thursday.

According to the UN Country Team in Ethiopia, the discussion centered on the priorities, opportunities, and challenges encountered by the youth in Ethiopia, as well as the collaborative endeavors required to tackle them.

He also met with high-level government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Chinese investments have significantly contributed to the advancement of Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector, and industry stakeholders are keen to assist Chinese investors looking to enter the East African country, said Aklilu Tadesse, CEO of the Ethiopian Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC).

Chinese investors currently represent the largest group of foreign investors in industrial parks managed by the IPDC, Aklilu said Wednesday during discussions with potential Chinese investors that have expressed their interest to invest in the country’s industrial parks.

Aklilu reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with China in developing industrial parks to fulfill its goal of becoming the manufacturing hub of Africa.

Addis Ababa, April 26, 2024 (FBC) – Deputy Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), Zeleke Temesgen, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the Chinese Academy of International Business Officials (AIBO), led by Mr. Zhai Junfeng, Vice Director of AIBO, regarding potential areas of collaboration.

During the discussion, the delegation expressed a strong interest in enhancing EIC’s capacity-building programs, facilitating joint investment promotion, fostering experience-sharing, and conducting on-site supervision of their human resource cooperation program.