PM Abiy Highlights Ethiopia’s Role in Green Industrialization at Africa Forward Summit

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, at the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, highlighted Ethiopia’s growing role in advancing green industrialization and the global energy transition.

The summit, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together leaders to discuss sustainable development pathways across Africa.

During a session focused on green industrialization and energy transition, Prime Minister Abiy shared Ethiopia’s experiences and policy direction in these sectors.

 

He emphasized that Ethiopia is actively contributing to Africa’s broader efforts in clean energy development and sustainable industrial growth.

He also noted that Ethiopia continues to play a significant role in shaping and advancing both green industrialization and energy transition agendas on the continent.

More than 2,000 participants are attending at the event, including representatives from the European Union, African Union, global financial institutions, and development banks.

 

The summit is focused on addressing shared challenges while creating new opportunities for innovation-driven growth, with a strong emphasis on amplifying the voices of Africa’s young leaders and shaping the continent’s future.