Ethiopia, Sweden Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Boost Investment Cooperation

Addis Ababa, April 24, 2026 (ENA) —Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks in Stockholm with Maria Malmer Stenergard, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs.

According to the social media post of the ministry, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations, as well as on issues of mutual interest in the Horn of Africa and at the international level.

Gedion underscored the longstanding and historic ties between Ethiopia and Sweden, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening their friendship.

He further highlighted the need to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, extending an invitation to Swedish companies to take advantage of the favorable investment opportunities available in Ethiopia.

For her part, the Swedish Foreign Minister noted the strong relations between the two countries and expressed Sweden’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Ethiopia at both bilateral and multilateral levels.