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28 Mar 2019

Unilever inaugurates state-of-the-art toothpaste factory in Ethiopia

Unilever unveils a world-class oral care plant, a first of its kind in Ethiopia and third in Africa, at Unilever’s factory in Dukem. The new factory line will produce Signal, a leading oral care brand and comes as additional investment to the soap, detergent, and Knorr manufacturing plants in Ethiopia.
Trade and Investment
25 Mar 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 9

The bi-weekly bulletin on investment, trade, technology transfer and tourism activities undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia, as well as the opportunities in those sectors.
Newsletter
25 Mar 2019

Culture Minister Urges British Museum to Return 11 Replica Arks of the Covenant

Following successful engagements with the National Army Museum, British Library and St George’s Chapel, H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw, visited the British and Victoria & Albert Museums, where she once again reiterated her call for all British institutions with Maqdala artefacts in their collections to return them to Ethiopia.
Press Release
21 Mar 2019

Ethiopians celebrate historic return of Emperor Tewodros’ Hair

A ceremonial hand-over of locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II took place on 20th March at the National Army Museum, in the presence of H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw. While in London, the Minister also visited St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle - the resting place of the remains of Prince Alemayehu, son of Emperor Tewodros II.
Press Release
20 Mar 2019

Remarks by H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw on the Occasion of the Official Handover of Locks of Hair Belonging to Emperor Tewodros II

Remarks by H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw, Ethiopia's Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Sport, on the occasion of the official handover ceremony of locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II.
Speeches
19 Mar 2019

Minister signs MoU with British Library on Debut Visit to the United Kingdom

The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport, Her Excellency Dr Hirut Kassaw Wondim, visited and held discussions with the British Library in London in her first engagement as part of a wider visit to cultural institutions in the United Kingdom.
Press Release
18 Mar 2019

Ambassador Fesseha assumes duties in the United Kingdom

Ambassador Fesseha Shawel officially assumed his duties as the newly-appointed Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Kingdom on 4 March 2018. He brings with him almost 30 years of experience having served at Diplomatic Missions in East Africa, as well as at various posts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
News
18 Mar 2019

UK’s National Army Museum to hand over locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia

An agreement has been reached on the manner and style of the hand-over to Ethiopia, of locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II. It has been agreed that an inclusive hand-over ceremony will be held at the museum on 20 March, where H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw, Minister of Culture and Tourism, will receive the human remains from the museum’s…
Press Release