Ethiopian Foreign Minister Confers with AU Peace and Security Commissioner

Addis Ababa, April 7, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, today received the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), Bankole Adeoye, at his office in Addis Ababa.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional and continental peace and security developments and underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation and close coordination in addressing shared challenges.

They reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration between Ethiopia and the African Union, particularly in advancing peace, stability, and sustainable security across the continent.

The meeting comes as Ethiopia assumes the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026.