H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun Meets with Mr. Stefano Signore
Today, 20 October 2026, H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun held a cordial discussion with Mr. Stefano Signore, Director for Africa at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), and his team.
During the meeting, Ambassador Eshete briefed Mr. Signore on the current situation in northern Ethiopia and outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure lasting peace, stability and security in the region. He underscored the vital role of the European Union in supporting infrastructure development and reconstruction, as well as addressing humanitarian needs. He also highlighted EU’s place in terms of investing in key sectors of Ethiopian economy.
Mr. Signore commended Ethiopia’s resilience and efforts in de-escalating the situation in northern part of the country and reaffirmed EU core principles of respecting, sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also emphasized that beyond immediate recovery, it is crucial to focus on national development agendas in partnership with the EU to create a broader impact for the people of Ethiopia.
The two sides agreed on the importance of actively engaging European private investors to unlock new opportunities in Ethiopia and build firmly on shared mutual interests.
