Ethiopia, Türkiye Strengthen Strategic Ties as PM Abiy and Erdoğan Formalize Major Deals

Addis Ababa, February 17, 2026 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have formalized their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through the signing of two significant agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation between Ethiopia and Türkiye.

The leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Agreed Minutes of the 9th Ethiopia–Türkiye Economic Commission, alongside an MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Energy.

The agreements mark a further consolidation of the expanding partnership between the two nations, reinforcing their shared determination to advance collaboration in key sectors of mutual interest, including economic development and energy cooperation.

Officials from both sides described the move as a strategic step toward strengthening long-standing ties and promoting sustainable growth through enhanced bilateral engagement.

Moreover, Prime Minister Abiy and Türkiye President Erdoğan held substantive bilateral discussions in Addis Ababa today, reaffirming the enduring friendship and robust cooperation between Ethiopia and Türkiye.

Following their meeting, Prime Minister Abiy shared details of the engagement on social media.

“(We) held substantive discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. Our talks reinforced the enduring friendship and robust cooperation that underpin Ethiopia-Türkiye relations.

We exchanged views on strategic areas of collaboration and reaffirmed our mutual commitment to advancing partnerships that serve the interests of both nations.

I am confident that our continued engagement will further strengthen the ties that unite our countries,” the Prime Minister wrote.