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๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ @AbiyAhmedAli ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐โ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasised the importance of stronger cooperation between Russia and African countries, urging collective commitment to translate the historic decisions of the 3rd RussiaโAfrica Summit in Moscow into tangible results.
Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted three key pillars central to Ethiopiaโs national development and sustainable prosperity: food security and productivity, reliable energy supply, and skills and knowledge transfer.
He stressed that advancing these priorities is crucial to Ethiopiaโs development ambitions, underscoring the importance of cooperation in achieving meaningful and lasting results.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also highlighted Ethiopiaโs longstanding diplomatic relations with Russia, which span more than a century and are rooted in mutual respect and shared benefits.
To strengthen this historic relationship, he said Ethiopia is collaborating with Russia on the construction of a nuclear power plant. The initiative, he stated, would diversify Ethiopiaโs energy options, accelerate the countryโs prosperity and further strengthen bilateral ties.
The 3rd RussiaโAfrica Summit, held in Moscow on 28โ29 October 2026, brings together African leaders and Russian officials to advance political dialogue and cooperation in areas including trade, investment, agriculture, energy, science and technology. The summit builds on previous meetings held in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023.
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#Ethiopia #AbiyAhmed #RussiaAfricaSummit #RussiaEthiopiaRelations #FoodSecurity #EnergySecurity #SustainableDevelopment
๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ ๐๐ฒ๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป
Corbetti Geothermal PLC and its drilling contractor, Marriott Drilling, officially executed project contract agreements during a signing ceremony hosted at the Embassy of Ethiopia.
Representatives from Corbetti Geothermal, project developer Taranis Operations, financial partner PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group) / InfraCo Africa, and drilling contractor Marriott Drilling convened during the signing ceremony.
The Embassy of Ethiopia reaffirmed its firm commitment and continued assistance towards driving the Corbetti Geothermal Project to successful completion.
Highlighting the high level of attention the Ethiopian Government accords to the project and emphasising the strong commitment of all relevant government ministries to ensuring its smooth execution, the Embassy further reiterated its ongoing support in addressing questions and maintaining a favourable framework for the realisation of the project.
Kevin Ziemer, Managing Director of Taranis Operations, commended the Ethiopian Governmentโs strong backing, describing the signing as a major achievement that underscores Ethiopiaโs growing position as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment.
The formal ceremony concluded with the official contract signing by Benoit Morelle (General Manager, Corbetti Geothermal) and Mario Campos (Drilling Manager, Marriott Drilling), accompanied by the Embassyโs Business Diplomacy Department team and partners.
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#CorbettiGeothermal #GeothermalEnergy #Ethiopia #RenewableEnergy #ForeignDirectInvestment #MarriottDrilling #SustainableDevelopment
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Russian President Vladimir Putin received Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew at a dinner banquet hosted at the Grand Kremlin Palace on the occasion of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit being held in Moscow.
#PMOEthiopia #RussiaAfricaSummit
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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 Africaโs 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 ICAOโs objectives, promote safer and more secure aviation, strengthen international cooperation, and support the โNo Country Left Behindโ initiative to ensure that all countries benefit from sustainable aviation development.
#EthiopiaForICAOCouncil #TrustedVoiceOfAfricaInAviation
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Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew at the dinner banquet hosted at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
#PMOEthiopia #RussiaAfricaSummit
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Today, the Medemer Book was launched in its Russian translation. I am immensely proud to have attended this historic event, which proves that the Medemer philosophy, born from Ethiopian indigenous knowledge, has crossed borders to achieve global impact.
Having already been translated into English, Chinese, and Arabic, its expansion into the Russian-speaking world strengthens its international reach and diplomatic value. This milestone demonstrates that Ethiopia contributes mature, sophisticated ideas to the global community. Just as Russia has long inspired Ethiopian scholars, this marks a complete, mutual exchange of knowledge.
I deeply appreciate the media professionals and leadership at Russia Today (RT) for their dedication to this project. This new chapter will build a powerful cultural and intellectual bridge between our peoples.
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Wed. 28 October 2026| Moscow
I had the privilege of participating in the meeting of African Foreign Ministers hosted by H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
The meeting provided an important platform to strengthen Russia-Africa relations, deepen political dialogue, and advance cooperation on shared priorities for peace, security, and sustainable development.
๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐. ๐ช๐น
The world knows Ethiopia. But a countryโs story is always bigger than what the world knows about it.
It is the birthplace of coffee. A land of ancient human origins and one of the worldโs oldest civilizations. A country restoring its landscapes, harnessing its natural resources, transforming its cities and carrying forward a legacy of African unity and athletic excellence.
Now, Ethiopia is bringing these stories together through its official Nation Brand website, sharing its heritage, identity and aspirations in its own voice.
As the road to COP32 in Addis Ababa approaches, the message is that there is more to Ethiopia than its name. There is a story to discover.
๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฎ. ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐.
ethiopia.gov.et/
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#Ethiopia #CradleOfHumanity #BeingKnownBeingUnderstood #EthiopianIdentity #EthiopianHeritage #PanAfricanism #COP32Ethiopia #EthiopiaForward
๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ข ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐
The Embassy of Ethiopia in the United Kingdom has recognised El Shaddai Sileshi, a young leader of Ethiopian heritage, for his involvement in youth representation and community initiatives in London.
El Shaddai Sileshi serves as the elected Leader of Haringey Youth Council and participates in the London Youth Assembly, contributing to youth engagement and community-focused initiatives.
The Embassy welcomed El Shaddai Sileshi and his family, congratulating him on his achievements and commending his commitment to making a positive contribution to his community.
The recognition highlights the achievements of young people of Ethiopian heritage in the UK and their involvement in civic leadership and community development.
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#EthiopianDiaspora #EthiopianYouth #YouthLeadership #Haringey #LondonYouth #CommunityLeadership #EthiopiaUK
๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฎ.
With more than 1,000 recorded bird species, spectacular highland landscapes and the lakes of the Rift Valley, Ethiopia offers birdwatchers plenty to discover.
Watch this four-minute glimpse of our remarkable birdlife, then come and experience it for yourself.
Make Ethiopia your next birdwatching destination. ๐ช๐น
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#BirdsOfEthiopia #Birdwatching #BirdingEthiopia #AfricanBirding #BirdLovers #VisitEthiopia #EthiopiaTravel
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Mon. 26 October 2026|Moscow
I had the privilege of meeting H.E. Georgy Borisenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, ahead of the 3rd RussiaโAfrica Summit in Moscow.
Our discussions centered on strengthening the EthiopiaโRussia strategic partnership, broadening economic and energy cooperation, and enhancing collaboration on regional peace, security, and multilateral issues.
We reaffirmed our shared commitment to building on our longstanding friendship and translating our strategic partnership into concrete outcomes that advance mutual prosperity and contribute to regional stability.
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The KecheneโBambis Riverside Development: A beautiful Addis Ababa its residents deserve!
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The 12th Tana High-Level Forum, themed "Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation," successfully concluded today on the shores of Lake Tana in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
In his closing remarks, the Tana Forum Board Chairperson and President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, urged African leaders to move beyond dialogue and take concrete action to address the continentโs challenges and advance sustainable solutions. He noted that sustaining peace requires solidarity, integrity, unity, and the promotion of an inclusive society.
The forum concluded with a high-level panel discussion featuring former presidents and prime ministers. Drawing on insights from previous sessions, the closing panel sought to converge all debates, ideas, approaches, and recommendations to discuss how to chart Africa's geopolitical and economic future and highlight urgent priorities where action is needed most.
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Today, we inaugurate the KecheneโAmbassadorโGihonโ IrreechaโBambis Riverside Development, a 351-hectare, 10-kilometer corridor advancing our vision of a modern, green, and inclusive Addis Ababa.
With pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes, and integrated transport infrastructure, this development creates a more accessible and liveable urban environment. Its childrenโs playgrounds, plazas and amphitheaters, sports facilities, and eight fountains and water features offer new spaces for recreation, social interaction, and community life. Parking facilities and eight electric vehicle charging centres, capable of charging over 100 vehicles simultaneously, further strengthen its modern infrastructure.
Through river management, soil and water conservation, and riverside green spaces, we are bringing environmental restoration together with urban transformation. Equally important, we are expanding economic opportunities. A dedicated market centre enables residents who previously lived along the river corridor to produce, display, and sell handicrafts, while an agricultural produce mall connects agricultural producers with markets.
Our vision is to build a city that is not only beautiful but also productive and inclusive; a city that serves its people today and generations to come!
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The Tana Forumโs Special Envoysโ 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 Ethiopiaโs National Intelligence and Security Service, underscored that the regionโs 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 โRegional Security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.โ 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 regionโs evolving geopolitical dynamics.
The speakers included Getachew Reda, Minister Advisor on East African Affairs; Guang Cong, UN Secretary-Generalโs Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa; Frรฉdรฉric Clavier, French Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa; Ambassador Heiko Nitzschke, Germanyโs 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 โPathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation,โ bringing together regional and international stakeholders to address Africaโs evolving security landscape.
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Warm greetings from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, as we welcome distinguished delegates, policymakers, and security experts assembling for day 1โฃ 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
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Today, we officially inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam Project, a major milestone for historic Gondar and its surrounding community. Though delayed for years, we resolved execution challenges through the Medemer philosophy to realize this vital project.
With a capacity of 185 million cubic meters, the dam will irrigate over 17,000 hectares, directly benefiting tens of thousands of local farmers. Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth.
While this success stems from rigorous monitoring, Gondar still deserves much more development. I urge the public to actively participate in its development. We remain dedicated to ensuring Ethiopiaโs progress is inclusive, benefiting all regions and citizens.
๐ช๐น ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฐ wild mammal species. Some found nowhere else on Earth.
The Ethiopian wolf. The Walia ibex. The mountain nyala.
For wildlife lovers, some encounters are uniquely Ethiopian.
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โ๏ธToday in Addis, we launched the ๐ฌ๐ง-funded Air Borders Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme, delivered with @IOMEthiopia & partners across East Africa.
Together, we're strengthening borders, tackling document fraud & people smuggling, and making legitimate travel safer.
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I had the chance to speak about Ethiopiaโs CoP32 presidency during an event organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom and the Grantham Institute at the Royal African Society.
I have assured participants that as the diplomatic capital of Africa and the home of the African Union, Addis Ababa offers a natural setting for dialogue between countries, regions and perspectives.
Ethiopia intends to use this position to encourage inclusion, build trust and advance a shared commitment to climate action.
I have also reiterated Ethiopiaโs position for Africa to be recognised as a partner in shaping climate solutions, not simply as a region in need of support.
Africa faces substantial climate risks, but it also has important opportunities to contribute to the global response through renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient development.
Ethiopia will work with African partners and the wider international community to ensure that COP32 is inclusive, constructive and focused on practical outcomes.
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