Ambassador Eshete Tilahun Meets with Ms. Mihaela ZUPANCIC MAGOVAC
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Today 6 October 2025, Eshete Tilahun, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the European Union and the BENELUX countries, held a discussion with Ms. Mihaela ZUPANCIC MAGOVAC, Director for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) of the European Commission.
The meeting held prior to the Director’s upcoming visit to Ethiopia from 14 to18 October 2025.
During the meeting, Ambassador Eshete explained Ethiopia is hosting around one million refugees and burden sharing in relation to sustenance of refugees remains important. While appreciating the support of the EU, the Ambassador requested enhanced support and cooperation to address challenges that refugees face. The Director on her part briefed the role, activities, working process and operational issues of the EU Humanitarian Aid.
The two sides also exchanged views on humanitarian, bilateral and regional issues of mutual interests. They agreed on the need to sharing information in advance and working together on the bilateral and regional humanitarian issues.
