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18 Feb 2021

Ethiopian Airlines partners with UNICEF for global COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with UNICEF for the global distribution of vaccines and other life-saving supplies. As per the agreement, Ethiopian will support the prioritisation of the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices, and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic.
News
15 Feb 2021

UK in Ethiopia: Visits by Dominic Raab and Alok Sharma reaffirm Ethio-UK ties

Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. January - February 2021 Issue.
Newsletter
9 Feb 2021

Embassy hosts webinar on Ethiopia’s Booming Horticulture Industry

As part of the “Doing Business in Ethiopia” webinar series focusing on different sectors of investment in Ethiopia, the Embassy hosted its first webinar of 2021 on 4th February. On the occasion, government officials and industry experts discussed the opportunities for trade and investment in Ethiopia’s booming horticulture industry.
Trade and Investment
8 Feb 2021

Deputy Head of Mission assumes role in London

Mr. Beyene Gebremeskel assumed his position as Deputy Head of Mission in January 2021. Overseeing the Business Diplomacy Department, Mr. Gebremeskel’s priorities will focus on enhancing Ethio-UK relations especially in trade and investment, institutional partnerships, technical and skills transfer, and cultural heritage.
News
8 Feb 2021

Letter to the Economist: Misrepresentation of the Government of Ethiopia

The Government of Ethiopia condemns in the strongest of terms the accusation that it is “using hunger as a weapon”. After citing “accounts”, quoting “frettings” of a certain “Western diplomat” and hesitating that it is “impossible to know”, the article then proceeds to make such an unconscionable and serious claim.
Statement
8 Feb 2021

Chatham House hosts webinar on Ethiopia’s upcoming elections

On 3rd February, Chatham House’s Africa Programme hosted a webinar on Ethiopia’s upcoming elections. Panellists at the virtual event discussed preparations for the upcoming polls, whether the Federal Government will be able to deliver secure, free, and fair elections under the current conditions, and the priority issues likely to be raised during the campaign period.
News
8 Feb 2021

Toward a Peaceful Order in the Horn of Africa by PM Abiy Ahmed

The Ethiopian government's victory over the Tigray People's Liberation Front came at a high cost, and the humanitarian situation in northern Tigray remains grave. But only an Ethiopia at peace, with a government bound by humane norms of conduct, can play a constructive role across the region and beyond.
News
5 Feb 2021

Ethiopia receives WTTC’s Safe Travels Stamp

Ethiopia is the latest destination to be awarded the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp following major steps implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism last year to ensure safety for residents, travellers, and workers and businesses in the tourism value chain, and revive the sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release