UAE and Ethiopia: Journeying towards shared developmental goals rooted around strong ties

UAE and Ethiopia: Journeying towards shared developmental goals rooted around strong ties

The deep-rooted friendship and cooperation between the UAE and Ethiopia continue to grow across various fields, a collaboration that has steadily driven comprehensive development in both countries.

The ongoing official visits and meetings between senior officials from the two countries reflect the depth and stability of UAE-Ethiopia relations, which are further enhanced with the support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

Due to its high status and impact on the African region, Ethiopia is of great importance to the UAE, as part of its strategy to improve and broaden its relations with African countries.

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, established the foundations of Emirati-Ethiopian relations. Since then, the ties between the two countries have grown stronger, especially after the opening of the Ethiopian Consulate in the UAE in 2004, followed by the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa in July 2010 and the Ethiopian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in 2014. These steps have boosted the two countries’ cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, investment and cultural spheres.

Sharing values, a vision for progress and prosperity, and a strong friendship, the UAE