Foreign Affairs State Minister Holds Strategic Talks with Japanese Ambassador

Addis Ababa, July 17, 2025 (ENA)—State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera held today discussions with the Ambassador of Japan to Ethiopia, Shibata Hironori.

During the meeting, Ambassador Hadera underscored the longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership between Ethiopia and Japan, founded on shared interests and friendship.

 He acknowledged the enduring nature of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and cooperation across various sectors, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The state minister also encouraged greater involvement of Japanese companies in Ethiopia, in light of the favorable conditions created by ongoing macroeconomic reforms. He particularly emphasized the importance of boosting Japanese investment in manufacturing, trade, and other industrial sectors.

Ambassador Shibata, for his part, acknowledged the strong and historic diplomatic ties between Japan and Ethiopia.

He noted that, recognizing Ethiopia’s vast development potential, efforts are underway on the Japanese side to encourage more Japanese companies to engage in investment and business activities in the country.

The Ambassador also affirmed that his side will continue to strengthen its development assistance to Ethiopia, particularly in support of the country’s broad-based reform efforts.

The Ambassador extended an official message to the state minister, inviting Ethiopia to participate in the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).