Ethiopia, Netherlands Sign MoU to Strengthen Trade and Political Ties

Addis Ababa, December 19, 2025 (ENA) —Ethiopia and the Netherlands have taken a major step to deepen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation across multiple areas.

The agreement followed talks between Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Aukje de Vries.

Both ministers highlighted the countries’ longstanding diplomatic relations and emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The MoU establishes a framework for political consultations and aims to enhance collaboration on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues, with a particular focus on scaling up trade and investment.

Furthermore, the agreement reflects growing ties and constructive engagement between the two nations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.