PM Abiy Welcomes IFAD President, UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa

Addis Ababa, July 27, 2025 (ENA) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Álvaro Lario and United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa today.

The premier said on social media posts that “ A warm welcome to Ethiopia, Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).”

He said IFAD continues to play a crucial role in empowering rural communities and advancing inclusive, sustainable agricultural development.

“We value our strong partnership in the shared mission to build resilient livelihoods,” Prime Minister Abiy added.

Abiy also received Ahunna Eziakonwa, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa.

 

He said, “We greatly appreciate UNDP’s unwavering partnership in advancing inclusive development, peacebuilding, and resilience across the African continent.”