Belarusian Prez Lukashenko Appreciates Ethiopia for Its Positions on Major Global Critical Issues

Addis Ababa, September 11, 2025 (ENA)—Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, Genet Teshome presented a letter of credence to Aleksandr  Lukashenko, President of Belarus.

 In its press release sent to ENA, the Ethiopian Embassy in Moscow quoted Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who underscored the importance of the diplomatic relations that his country has established with many countries across the world and the values his government attaches to these relations.

 Regarding the bilateral relations with Ethiopia, the Belarusian President, on the occasion, commended the longstanding diplomatic relations which witnessed further impetus after the meeting of the leaders of the two countries during the Kazan, Russia BRICS Summit held in October 2024.

 

It is worth recalling that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

During the discussion, Prime Minister Abiy appreciated for the cooperation between Ethiopia and Belarus and, separately, he expressed gratitude for mutual support in the world arena, including on such an important issue for Ethiopia as access to the seaport.

The Belarusian President also stated that though Ethiopia has gone through several predicaments, the country has a bright future and appreciated its principled positions on major global critical issues.

 According to President Lukashenko, Belarus and Ethiopia need to strengthen their cooperation in Agriculture, Education, and Technology transfer as per the Roadmap agreed at the highest level and being implemented by their respective Foreign Ministers.