China Reaffirms Enduring Ties with Ethiopia as Both Nations Mark 55th Anniversary

Addis Ababa, November 23, 2025 (ENA)— Ahead of tomorrow’s 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and China, China’s Foreign Ministry extended its best wishes, highlighting the enduring friendship that has stood the test of time between the two nations.

In a press release obtained by ENA, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Minister of Foreign Affairs of China highlighted that over the past 55 years, the two countries have consistently supported each other.

He noted that their cooperation serves as a strong example of solidarity and partnership among developing countries.

 Yi noted that recent years have seen Ethiopia-China relations gain strong momentum, marked by deepening political trust and fruitful practical cooperation benefiting both peoples.

He affirmed his personal commitment to work with Ethiopian officials to use the anniversary as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges between the two foreign ministries.

He also reiterated the dedication to implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and the agreements reached by the leaders of Ethiopia and China.

Yi pledged to continuously deepen the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership and contribute further to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.

Tomorrow, 24 November 2024, marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Ethiopia, the press release stated.