Thank you, Mr. President. Ethiopia is at a critical juncture. Recent developments demonstrate the need to address issues plaguing the country in a comprehensive and sustainable way. The consequences of not doing so could be disastrous. After almost eight months of conflict the Federal Government of Ethiopia announced on 28 June a unilateral ceasefire in […]
Month: July 2021
Emergency livelihood support for conflict-affected communities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The ongoing conflict in Tigray has led to a humanitarian crisis characterized by alarmingly high levels of food insecurity, gender-based violence, widespread displacement, limited access to services, and the destruction of the local economy. The conflict commenced at the peak of the main agricultural season (Meher) harvest period when many households had not yet harvested their crops. […]
Ethiopia Begins Filling Dam Ahead of UN Meeting, Egypt Says
CAIRO – Egypt said Monday that Ethiopia has reported it is starting to fill the reservoir of a controversial dam on the Nile River’s main tributary, a move likely to increase tensions ahead of a U.N. Security Council meeting on the dispute, which also includes Sudan. A statement by Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry said Minister Mohammed […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopia bilateral relationship. Secretary Blinken expressed our grave concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region and urged immediate, full, and unhindered humanitarian access to prevent further loss of life. The Secretary […]
IMF Urges Swift Formation of Creditor Committee for Ethiopia
Washington, DC: The following statement on Ethiopia was issued today by Gerry Rice, spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund: “The IMF strongly encourages the swift formation of the creditor committee for Ethiopia to enable the timely delivery of the debt operation that Ethiopia is requesting. “Ethiopia requested in February to G20 and Paris Club creditors to […]
Ambassador Dr. Muktar paid a courtesy call on H.E Jeong –Sik Kang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia
Ambassador Dr. Muktar Kedir, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Australia, Paid a courtesy call on H.E Jeong –Sik Kang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia on the 6th of July 2021. During the Meeting, both Ambassadors extolled the special relations the two countries enjoyed since the 1950’s and further exchanged views […]