FM Gedion Holds Talks with COP30 President-Designate Ambassador Lago as Ethiopia Advances COP32 Preparations

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia's Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate, Gedion Timothewos, held talks with COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago and his delegation as Ethiopia intensifies preparations to host the 2027 UN Climate Change Conference (COP32).

The meeting focused on exchanging experiences and best practices in organizing one of the world's largest multilateral climate summits, with discussions covering key aspects of conference planning, coordination and delivery.

As Ethiopia prepares to host COP32, learning from previous host countries has become a central pillar of its planning process, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In this context, the two sides shared practical insights and lessons drawn from Brazil's preparations for COP30, including approaches to logistics, stakeholder engagement, negotiations and conference management.

Ethiopia has been working to ensure a well-organized, inclusive and impactful COP32, while strengthening international cooperation on global climate action, ENA has learned.