ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – June 25, 2025 – Dr. Eyob Tekalgn Tolina, State Minister for Fiscal Policy and Public Finance received at his office Ambassador Federico Pinedo, Argentina’s Sherpa for G20. The two sides discussed the growing bilateral relation between Ethiopia and Argentina. 

Ambassador Federico highlighted Argentina’s recent economic reforms, growing investment climate, and leadership in food and energy transition, as well as its role in the global copper and lithium markets and advancements in space and satellite technology. He expressed interest in expanding collaboration with Ethiopia in the economy and finance sectors including agricultural technologies and sustainable energy.

Dr. Eyob Tekalign acknowledged the aviation interconnection between Ethiopia and Argentina and the scheduled flights between Addis Ababa and Buenes Aires.  He also reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to deepening ties with Argentina, noting Ethiopia’s interests to finalize bilateral market access negotiation with Argentina in Ethiopian ongoing WTO accession process.  The state minister also acknowledged Argentina’s pivotal role within the G20 in promoting global financial reforms conducive to sustainable development.

The two sides agreed to continue making efforts to expand the bilateral relations between the two countries with special focus on economic and trade relations and people to people ties.