BEIJING – A senior Ethiopian delegation led by H.E. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, and comprising Dr. Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Ethiopian Airlines Group,
Addis Ababa, March 27, 2026 – The Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum has officially concluded, securing investment agreements valued at more than $13 billion across priority sectors of the economy.
ADDIS ABABA, March 27, 2026 — The newly appointed United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, conducted a high-level introductory meeting today with H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance, to discuss the UN’s strategic support for Ethiopia’s ongoing national reforms and humanitarian initiatives.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — March 26, 2026 — The 4th Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2026 officially opened today at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. The two-day event, themed “Ethiopia is Ready for Investment,” has convened over 800 international participants, including global investors, policymakers, and business leaders, to explore the nation’s rapidly expanding economic landscape.
ROME – March 18, 2026 – Ethiopia and Italy have signed a landmark agreement reinforcing their strategic development partnership and supporting Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reform agenda.
The Development Partners Group (DPG) convened its Heads of Agencies (HoA) meeting on 17 March 2026 in Addis Ababa to engage in a high-level dialogue on Ethiopia’s ongoing Federal Courts Reform.
An Ethiopian delegation led by the Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Ahmed Shide, is currently in Rome for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Italy.
Paris, 12 March 2026 Ethiopia reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with Italy during the OECD Development Co-operation Peer Review of Italy held in Paris under the auspices of the OECD Development Assistance Committee.
ADDIS ABABA – March 10, 2026 – High-level leaders from the Ethiopian government, the private sector, and international development partners gathered today at the Skylight Hotel for a Public–Private Dialogue (PPD) aimed at reviewing the progress of key economic reforms and strengthening the investment climate.
ADDIS ABABA, March 3, 2026 — The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance and international development partners, hosted a press conference today to announce the 4th "Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum". Scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, at the Skylight Hotel, the forum aims to solidify Ethiopia’s position as a premier global investment destination under the theme: "Ethiopia is Ready for Investment".
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Minister of Finance, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, today met with Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation, to discuss strengthening collaboration.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 9 February, 2026 – The Government of Ethiopia and the Development Partners Group (DPG) convened the High-Level Development Forum (HLDF) in Addis Ababa today, reaffirming a shared commitment to inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable peace through a strengthened, results-driven partnership aligned with national priorities.
Addis Ababa – 29 January 2026. The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (“Ethiopia”) announces that, following the agreement in principle (“AIP”) on restructuring
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — H.E. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held a high-level meeting today with Mr. Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America to discuss Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reform program, expanding investment opportunities, and the growing partnership between the two countries.
ADDIS ABABA, January 20, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance convened the Joint Consultation Group under the Ethiopia–Norway Partnership on Forest and Climate Change, co-chaired by H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance, and H.E. Stian Christensen, Ambassador of Norway to Ethiopia.
The Ministry of Finance and National Bank of Ethiopia of Government of Ethiopia announces the successful completion of the joint Fourth Review of its economic reform program, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda.
A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide Mohammed, Minister of Finance, is participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos–Klosters, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 January, under the theme “The Spirit of Dialogue.”
Addis Ababa, December 19, 2025 – H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, today met with a high-level Dutch delegation at the Grand Palace to discuss strengthening economic relations, supporting debt reforms, and expanding Dutch investment in Ethiopia.
