Ambassador Teshome Toga Presents his Credential to the Republic of Lithuania.

Teshome Toga, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Benelux and Baltic countries and the EU institutions presented his letter of credence to H.E. Mrs Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE, President of the Republic of Lithuania, On June 30, 2014. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, capital of the Republic of Lithuania.

Following the presentations of his credential Ambassador Teshome briefed the President on the fast and sustainable economic growth as well as the business opportunities in Ethiopia. He underlined the need to further strengthen the business to business as well as cultural and tourism ties between the two countries. He also indicated the need to focus in cooperation in Higher learning Institutions particularly in scholarship and student exchange programs, university to university partnerships, technology transfer as well as town to town twinning’s for the benefits of the two countries.

June 27, 2014

Ambassador Teshome Toga Presents his Credential to the Republic of Latvia.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Benelux and Baltic countries and the EU institutions, Ato Teshome Toga presented letter of credence to the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E Mr. Andris Berins. The ceremony took place on June 26, 2014, at the Residence of the President of at Riga, Capital of the Republic of Latvia. During the occasion, Ambassador Teshome Toga expressed the desire of Ethiopia to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two countries, through Political Consolations and cooperation in various multilateral forum. In the exchange, he presented in details the sustainable economic growth and business opportunities in Ethiopia, by stressing the need to further strengthen the business to business, as well as cultural and tourism ties between the countries. He indicated the need to further strengthen the relations in technology transfer, in education and student exchanges, in research and university to university as well as town to town partnerships for the benefits of the two peoples. Furthermore he called on Latvia’s investors to explore the business opportunities in Ethiopia and continued support of Latvia to the development endeavours of Ethiopia especially during its EU presidency in the near future.

June 19, 2014

The 51st Anniversary of Africa Day celebrated in Brussels

On 12 June with the presence of African Ambassadors, Diplomats, African Diasporas and Invited guests, the 51st Anniversary of Africa Day was celebrated in Brussels at Birmingham palace. The current chair of the African Ambassadors said, Africa today is a new frontier of economic growth in which eight emerging economies out of ten are found in our continent.
In the celebration all most all African countries have presented their cultural Foods with their colourful dressings and there were also a fashion show and musical performances. In the event The Ethiopian delegation has presented our country unique traditional food I.e. Enjera and Doro Wote, with some beverages

June 17, 2014

Ethiopia meets MDGs – EU

Addis Ababa, 16 June 2014 (WIC) - Ethiopia is on the right track to meet most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said European Union (EU). According to EU ambassador to Addis Ababa, Chantal Hebert said that Ethiopia has become effective in reducing poverty, child and maternal mortality; and accessing school age children to education, sustainable environmental protection, controlling malaria, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

June 13, 2014

PM Meles: Ethiopia’s Diplomatic Achievements and EPRDF Leadership

June 13, 2014

Ethiopia welcomes Egypt’s decision to solve GERD issue through dialogue

Addis Ababa, 12 June 2014 (WIC) – Ethiopia welcomes Egypt’s decision to return back to a dialogue over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Newly elected Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has recently insisted that the dam issue must be solved through talks

“Ethiopia strongly welcomes Egypt’s interest to re-launch talk over the GERD and solve the problem through dialogue,” Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Dina Mufti told journalists today.
“Egypt has no other option except dialogue and win-win negotiation to find a solution that is acceptable by both sides,” Ambassador Dina said

June 3, 2014

May 28 victory day and 3rd year Anniversary of the GERD colourfully celebrated in Brussels

May 31, 2014 - The Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels together with Ethiopians and Foreign Nationals of Ethiopian origin living in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg colourfully celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the May 28 Victory Day and the 3rd anniversary of the launch of the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Saturday.

On the occasion, Ambassador Teshome Toga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to the EU Institutions and the Benelux and Baltic countries said, Ethiopians have witnessed an incredible transformation of their country in the last two decades evolving from a “basket case” and a pathetic state to its present status as dynamic and strong nation with considerable political and economic power in such a short time.

May 26, 2014

New Ethiopian Ambassador Presents Credentials to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg .

Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Teshome Toga presented his credentials to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri Albert Gabriel. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 21 May 2014, at the Royal Palace in the capital city of Luxembourg.

In the conversation that followed the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Teshome highlighted Ethiopia’s sustainable economic growth and briefed the Grand Duke on the current situation in region. He assured the Grand Duke, of Ethiopia’s readiness to strengthen relations with Luxembourg.

May 22, 2014

Ethiopian Airlines will operate with B787,on the sector Brussels -Paris-Addis Ababa, effective June 2, 2014

We are very pleased to announce to you all that Ethiopian Airlines will operate with B787, the most technologically advanced aircraft of our time, on the sector Brussels – Paris – Addis Ababa, effective June 2, 2014.

I hope this will contribute changing positively not only the face of Ethiopian Airlines but our Country at large.

Bisrat Tedla
Area Manager Benelux – BRU
Ethiopian Airlines, Belgium, 1831 Diegem, J. E. Mommaertslaan 18A

Tel: +32 2 716 0073 Cell: 32 498 62 92 61 Fax: +32 2 716 00 85

BisratT@ethiopianairlines.com
http://www.ethiopianairlines.com

May 15, 2014

Academic collaboration with Grout -T, KU Leuven Universities in Belgium

President Johan De Graeve and H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia on March 31, 2014, President Johan de Graeve welcomed warmly the delegation from Ethiopia, led by H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discuss the cooperation between GROUP T and Ethiopian universities.