UN Secretary-General António Guterres Arrives in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday evening.

Upon his arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Guterres was warmly welcomed by Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh.

In a message shared on his official X account, Temesgen welcomed the UN chief, describing Ethiopia as the “Land of Origins” and Addis Ababa as “Africa’s vibrant diplomatic heart.”

“UN Secretary-General António Guterres, welcome to Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, and to Addis Ababa, Africa’s vibrant diplomatic heart,” Temesgen wrote.

The deputy prime minister said Guterres’ visit comes at a significant moment for Ethiopia as the country undergoes major transformation.

“At this pivotal moment in our nation’s journey, as Ethiopia navigates profound transformation with resolve and renewal, your presence carries significance that reaches beyond ceremony,” he stated.

Temesgen added that the visit reinforces Ethiopia’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and diplomacy.

“It affirms our shared commitment to multilateralism, dialogue, and a future shaped by cooperation and common purpose,” he said.

He also expressed hope that the UN Secretary-General’s stay in Ethiopia would be both productive and memorable.

“May your time among us be not only productive in its engagements, but also deeply memorable—imbued with the spirit, history, and enduring dignity of the Land of Origins,” he added.

Addis Ababa serves as a major diplomatic hub in Africa and hosts the headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Guterres’ visit is expected to include high-level diplomatic engagements.