Foreign Affairs State Minister Notes Steady Growth in Ethiopia’s International Participation, Visibility

Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (ENA)—State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye underscored that Ethiopia’s recognition and participation in international platforms is steadily growing.

The National Committee, composed of representatives from various federal, regional, and Addis Ababa city administration, deliberated on the ongoing preparations for international events scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa in the coming months.

During the discussions, Ambassador Berhanu, who is also Chair of the National Committee, emphasized the need for concerted efforts among various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the upcoming international conferences in Addis Ababa.

 

The state minister emphasized that leveraging these annual global events can play a key role in enhancing Ethiopia’s visibility and promoting the country through conference tourism.

Ambassador Berhanu further noted that the invitation received to host the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) offers a valuable opportunity to Ethiopia to share its achievements and experiences in ensuring food security while drawing lessons from other nations.

The consecutive international conferences that Ethiopia hosts signify the growing recognition and participation of the country in global platforms, he added.

 

The state minister confirmed that the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) will be held from 27–29 July 2025, followed by the 2nd Africa Climate Summit 2.0 (ACS2) from 5–10 September 2025.

Ambassador Berhanu confirmed that preparations are well underway to ensure both summits are conducted smoothly and effectively.