Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Talks with Qatar Fund for Dev’t Chief on Expanding Cooperation

Addis Ababa, May 21, 2026 —State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hadera Abera held discussions with Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, on ways to further strengthen cooperation between Ethiopia and the fund across key development sectors.

The talks focused on expanding collaboration in areas considered central to Ethiopia’s ongoing development agenda, including agriculture, health, energy, education, and aviation.

During the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships that promote sustainable development, support economic growth, and create wider opportunities for social progress.

 

The discussion also reflected Ethiopia’s continued efforts to engage international development partners in advancing national priorities through investment, technical cooperation, and shared development initiatives.

Officials noted that enhanced cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development could help improve service delivery, support infrastructure and human capital development, and contribute to long-term economic resilience.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to further deepening cooperation and strengthening the longstanding relations between Ethiopia and Qatar.