Photo Exhibition Portraying 120 Year Ethiopia, U.S Relations Opens

Addis Ababa, May 8/2024 (ENA) A photo exhibition that depicts the 120 years of bilateral relations between Ethiopia and United States opened at the National Museum in Addis Ababa today.

This event promises to showcase an array of captivating photographs depicting the longstanding bilateral relationship between the United States and Ethiopia.

US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga said on the occasion that the exhibition serves as a testament to the enduring ties between the two nations. 

“Through these thoughtfully selected photographs, we celebrate the milestones and connections between our two countries in various sectors such as health, education, agriculture, and economic development. Each image serves as a reminder of the strong, resilient, long-term bonds that unite us,” he stated.

According to the ambassador, opting to extend this exhibition to various venues in Addis Ababa demonstrates the dedication to accessibility and inclusivity. 

Ambassador Massinga pointed out that these impactful images are accessible to a diverse audience from prominent public areas to the digital domain, surpassing boundaries, touching viewers both locally and globally.

Finally, he reiterated, "Let us continue to foster and strengthen the friendship between the United States and Ethiopia for countless years to come." 

 

Tourism State Minister Sileshi Girma said that the photo exhibit showcases captivating images that captured key moments in the long, thriving relations of Ethiopia and the United States.

It also marks a continuation of the 120 years anniversary celebration of the start of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Today, Ethiopia is of the United States closest allies in Sub-Sahara Africa, the state minister said, adding that the countries work together in diverse areas of cooperation, including economic development, security, health care and education, among others.

Moreover, Sileshi stated that the cultural and people-to-people ties between Ethiopia and the United Sates are also growing from time to time.

The diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States started in 1903, following the signing of a Treaty of Commerce by Emperor Menelik II and US Representative Robert P. Skinner.