Ethiopia and EU Sign Partnership to enhance Trade and Investment at Global Gateway Forum

Ethiopia and the European Union signed a new partnership agreement on the sidelines of the Global Gateway Forum, taking place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.

President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

The EU announced a €105 million support package to advance land governance, nature preservation, migration management, and women’s economic empowerment, as well as refugee resilience and reintegration. The partnership will also promote investments in clean energy, digital transformation, agri-food value chains, and health systems under the Global Gateway framework.