President Sahle-Work Zewde held discussion with the visiting President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, at the National Palace this afternoon.
The two discussed the ongoing cooperation between Ethiopia the European Union (EU). Von der Leyen arrived in Addis Ababa this morning for a two-day official visit. She met with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Following the meeting, the European Union announced a €170 million package aims to support the country’s reforms.
Ethiopia is a key partner for the EU in the region. It has taken a leading role in promoting economic integration, peace and stability in East Africa, whilst implementing an ambitious national reform agenda. The EU’s development cooperation with Ethiopia is one of the largest in Africa and in the world – amounting to €815 million for the period 2014-2020.
