Ethiopia Takes Part in BRICS Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Brazil

Addis Ababa, April 18, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia took part in the ministerial segment of the BRICS meeting on agriculture that was held in Brasilia, Brazil on April 17, 2025.

Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Ambassador Leulseged Tadese, outlined the multi-faceted and integrated policies and initiatives that the Ethiopian government has implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

These include the National Wheat Harvest, Green Legacy Initiative, Yelemat Tirufat, cluster farming, land restoration, and irrigation programs.

The Ambassador emphasized that Ethiopia’s achievements in the agricultural sector demonstrate how strong political commitment, leadership, and well-coordinated initiatives can transform agriculture in Africa.

 

He added that Ethiopia is intensifying its comprehensive agricultural programs to ensure food security and food sovereignty.

In this regard, Ethiopia is ready to strengthen cooperation with BRICS members and partners in areas such as technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and experience exchange.

 Ambassador Leulseged also highlighted Ethiopia’s vast investment opportunities in agriculture and invited the BRICS business community to explore these prospects and invest in Ethiopia.

 

The Agriculture Ministerial Meeting was preceded by a Senior Agricultural Officials’ Meeting, which took place in Brasília from April 14–16, 2025, it was learned.