Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad

We made a promise to our people to build houses within five years, and we are working tirelessly, day and night, to turn this commitment into reality. We understand the challenges and the deep concern our people face when it comes to housing, and we recognise that providing decent and affordable homes is not merely a development target but a responsibility to our citizens. Our focus remains on delivering tangible results, easing the housing burden on our people and creating better living conditions for families across the country.

Ethiopia will host COP32 We will put early action at the centre: funding released when warnings come, reaching the most exposed first.

I thank the Government and people of Türkiye for their warm welcome and Australia for leading the negotiations. For Ethiopia, climate action is economic policy essential to protecting livelihoods, strengthening resilience and sustaining development gains. Guided by our philosophy of Medemer, we have planted 56 billion seedlings through our Green Legacy Initiative, while advancing renewable energy, sustainable urban development and climate-smart solutions. We must move beyond commitments to early action, supported by accessible climate finance, stronger early warning systems and greater investment in the resilience of vulnerable communities. As the incoming COP32 Presidency, Ethiopia will champion these priorities, work closely with the COP31 Presidency towards a successful outcome and welcome the world to the Land of Origins for COP32.

Met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, to exchange views on the current security situation in Somalia and broader regional developments, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation in advancing regional peace and stability. @HassanSMohamud

On the margins of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, I met with President Nizar Mohammed Saeed of Iraq, where we explored opportunities to establish and expand bilateral relations, identify areas of shared potential for development cooperation. We also exchanged views on Ethiopia’s development aspirations and regional issues of mutual interest, underscoring the importance of building stronger ties through practical collaboration.

I held a bilateral meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre alongside the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, where we discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in Green Legacy initiative, promote investment in Ethiopia’s renewable energy sector and strengthen Norway’s support for Ethiopia’s incoming COP32 Presidency. Our discussions also covered broader bilateral cooperation and exchanges on the current global and regional landscape, with a shared interest in advancing practical areas of collaboration and strengthening our partnership. @jonasgahrstore

I met with President Alexander Stubb of Finland ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, building on the discussions held during our previous bilateral meeting on the margins of the G20 Summit. Our exchange focused on key global peace and security developments, regional dynamics and matters of mutual interest, including Finland’s support for Ethiopia’s incoming COP32 Presidency, with an emphasis on advancing areas of shared understanding through continued engagement. @alexstubb

On the sidelines of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, I met with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados for an exchange on the issues of shared interest between our two countries. Our discussions focused on aviation cooperation and advancing collaboration in support of Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency, with a view to building on these areas of mutual interest to broaden our bilateral engagement and translate shared priorities into concrete outcomes. @miaamormottley

Arrived in Antalya, Türkiye ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit and held a productive bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye. During our discussion, I congratulated him on the preparations for hosting COP31 and the efforts underway towards its successful delivery. Building on the strong partnership between our two countries, we discussed opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. This includes collaboration as Ethiopia prepares to assume the COP32 Presidency, as well as on regional issues of mutual interest. Throughout our talks, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing our partnership and making tangible progress on areas of common priority. @RTErdogan