Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Briefing to the Security Council on Ethiopia, 2 July 2021

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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