H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene met with H.E. Ms. Myriam Ferran, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG- INTPA) on October 12, 2022.
The Ambassador of IGAD pays a courtesy call to H.E Ambassador Hirut Zemene
The new Permanent Representative of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E Ambassador Moussa Ali, paid a courtesy call today (11 October 2022) to Ethiopian Ambassador to the Benelux and EU institutions, H.E. Hirut Zemene.
Statement on the resolution adopted by the European Parliament
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Brussels is dismayed by the resolution adopted by the European Parliament against Ethiopia on 6 October 2022. Read more
The Embassy hosts a “Business with Ethiopia” Promotion Event
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Brussels hosted a business round table promotion event on the 6th of October 2022. The event aimed at enlightening the #Benelux business communities about the untapped business opportunities in the different sectors in Ethiopia.
The Embassy expresses its deepest regrets on the latest resolution on Ethiopia adopted by the European Parliament.
We express deep regrets about the latest resolution on Ethiopia adopted by the European Parliament today. The resolution has once again failed to recognise the misery of millions of people caused by the belligerence of the TPLF in Afar and Amhara, while only focusing on Tigray region. The resolution comes amidst the announcement by the Government of Ethiopia on its readiness to peacefully resolve the conflict.
Ethiopians in Belgium celebrate Meskel
Ethiopians and nationals of Ethiopian descent celebrated Meskel in Brussels, Belgium on the 1st of October 2022.
In honor of the occasion, Ethiopian Ambassador to Benelux countries and the EU institutions, H.E. Hirut Zemene lighted up the Demera (bonfire) with the congregation of members of the Ethiopian community and invited guests.
President Sahle-Work Zewde received an European Parliament delegation led by David McAllister Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs
President Sahle-Work Zewde received an European Parliament delegation led by David McAllister Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs which also included Robert Biedroń, Chair European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality and Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, Vice chair European Parliament’s Committee on Development. Their discussion focused on current affairs and the AU led peace process in Ethiopia. The EU Ambassador to Ethiopia Roland Kobia was in attendance. Read more
H.E. Ambassador Hirut attends Academic Entrance Ceremony of Liege University
At the invitation of the Liege University, Ethiopian Ambassador to the Benelux and EU institutions, H.E. Hirut Zemene attended the official opening of the academic year 2022-2023 ceremony of Liege University held at the Sart Tillman Campus of the university.
DPM and FM Demeke: Ethiopia commits itself to scale up ties with EU
On the sidelines of UNGA77 in New York, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen met with European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Ms. Jutta Urpilainen.
THE EMBASSY RECOGNISES FINADO ETHIOPIA FOR ITS HUMANITARIAN DEEDS
The Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels accorded recognition to Mr. Philp Willy De Sutter head of FINADO, a non-profit Belgian NGO that has been supporting children in need in Ethiopia for twenty-years.