Ethiopia’s Harari Regional State President Working visit in the Netherlands

The Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels has met and discussed with a delegation led by H.E. Mr Ordin Bedri, President of the Harari regional state who were on a working visit in the Netherlands. The delegation was hosted by Vitens- Evides Water for Life Foundation-that does various social corporate responsibility based water projects in Ethiopia – with a view to strengthening the existing cooperation in the water sector.

October 20, 2022

Ethiopians stage a demonstration in front of the European Commission

On the occasion of the European Council leaders session, the Ethiopian diaspora community and friends of Ethiopia in Belgium and from various European countries staged a rally in Brussels (October 20,2022) in front of the EU protesting undue external pressures against Ethiopia.

October 13, 2022

H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene meets with H.E. Ms. Myriam Ferra

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.

October 11, 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.

October 7, 2022

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

October 7, 2022

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.

October 7, 2022

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.

October 2, 2022

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.

September 23, 2022

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

September 23, 2022

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.