A round table dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector was hosted by the Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels on April 7, 2022. This event was aimed at showing the pharmaceutical companies in the Benelux countries about the investment and export opportunities in the sector in Ethiopia. The round table was conducted in a hybrid format that included physical and virtual means of attendance.

The Ethiopian delegation led by Speaker of the House of Peoples Representatives, Honorable Tagesse Chaffo has concluded its mission in partaking on the 60th OACPS and the 41st OACPS-EU Joint Assemblies.

The OACPS Assembly had kicked off its meeting by deliberating on the outcomes of the various committee meetings that dwelt on the status of peace and security issues in the region, ways and means to collaborate in managing the adverse impacts of the COVID pandemic, and strengthening the stature of the OACPS to make it fit for purpose to the current global reality.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen received at his office on Tuesday (March 22) U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield to discuss bilateral issues of mutual concern.

The Government of Ethiopia has been taking measures to expedite the provision of humanitarian aid to people in need in the Tigray region. To this end, it has increased the number of United Nations humanitarian flights and expedited through improved clearance procedures the delivery of fuel and cash for payments by aid organizations. Flights for ICRC, WHO and the European Union have been facilitated to deliver humanitarian aid. The Government has also been working to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance through the Abala-Mekelle route.

H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene held discussions with the Director-General of Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations, H.E. Ambassador Hugues Chantry, today on the 16th of March 2022.