PM Abiy, Barbados’ Mottley Discuss Aviation Cooperation, COP32 Partnership

Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley on strengthening bilateral relations, advancing aviation cooperation and deepening collaboration in support of Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, where the two leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and explored ways to expand cooperation between their countries.

In a social media post following the meeting, Prime Minister Abiy said their discussions focused on aviation cooperation and advancing joint efforts in support of Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency, with a shared commitment to broadening bilateral engagement and translating common priorities into concrete outcomes.

The engagement reflects Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships and build broader support for its upcoming leadership of the global climate agenda at COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027, ENA learned.