Prime Minister Abiy Confers with Mozambique’s President Ahead of Tana Forum

Addis Ababa, October 24, 2026 (ENA) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he welcomed Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, ahead of the opening of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa.

The two leaders also held bilateral talks on strengthening cooperation and advancing matters of shared interest.

The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is being held in Bahir Dar at a critical juncture, as the interplay between political stability, economic sovereignty, and global power competition increasingly shapes Africa’s future.

Under the theme: “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation,” the forum brings together heads of state, political leaders, policymakers, researchers, and security experts to explore ways to strengthen continental cooperation and translate shared priorities into practical action.