Spokesperson of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (October 28)to the media on major diplomatic activities over the week. The diplomatic activities focus on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen’s meeting with EU officials and ambassadors and Ethiopia’s position regarding the current... Continue Reading →
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO POSTPONE THREE BUDGET SUPPORT FOR ETHIOPIA
Speech by Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen at the European Parliament plenary debate on Humanitarian situation in Ethiopia 11/02/2021 Our decision to postpone the disbursement of three budget support payments for a total amount of EUR 88.5 million must be seen in that context, where we are asking for a cease of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access and... Continue Reading →
THE SITUATION IN TIGRAY IS EXTREMELY GRAVE
High Commissioner Filippo Grandi, who recently concluded a mission to Ethiopia, described the situation in Tigray as “extremely grave”. Greetings everybody. I conclude tonight my fifth visit to Ethiopia as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and at the outset I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Government for having facilitated his visit, and... Continue Reading →