Ethiopia Urges Greater European Investment as State Minister Meets EEAS Africa Director

Addis Ababa, December 16, 2025 (ENA) —Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, held discussions with Patricia Llombart Cussac, Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service (EEAS), focusing on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, State Minister Semereta outlined key elements of Ethiopia’s ongoing Homegrown Economic Reform, emphasizing the need to encourage European investors to take advantage of the country’s macroeconomic reforms and the wide range of emerging investment opportunities.

 She reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the EU and its Member States in the areas of economic development, peace and security, and migration.

Semereta also highlighted challenges affecting the smooth conduct of business and political dialogue, underscoring the government’s efforts to address these issues and create a more conducive environment for investment and cooperation.

Addressing regional developments, she stressed Ethiopia’s commitment to peace, security, and economic integration in the Horn of Africa.

 Lthe state minister further underlined the country’s proactive approach toward fostering regional interdependence and cooperation for mutual benefit.

On her part, Managing Director Llombart Cussac commended Ethiopia’s role in promoting peace and stability in the region and welcomed its commitment to peaceful coexistence.

She reiterated the European Union’s continued support for regional stability and sustainable development, while also expressing appreciation for Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms.

The two officials agreed to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and the European Union and reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation on bilateral, regional, and global issues of shared interest.