Ethiopia’s Foreign Policy Finds New Reach and Resonance, PM Abiy Says
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the country's foreign policy is evolving to better serve national interests and economic development. He emphasized that Ethiopia seeks mutually beneficial cooperation and regional stability rather than confrontation.
Why it matters
As a major power in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's shift toward a more pragmatic, development-focused foreign policy impacts regional security and diplomatic alliances.
Addis Ababa, August 10, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia’s foreign policy is gaining greater reach and resonance as the country advances a broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening its national interests, development partnerships and role in regional and global affairs.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during Episode 2 of his interview with local media OBN, which was aired on Fana Media Corporation (FMC) platforms last night, while reflecting on the country’s political, economic and diplomatic trajectory.
He said Ethiopia’s engagement with the outside world is increasingly being shaped by a clearer focus on national interests, development and mutually beneficial cooperation. The approach, he explained, seeks to ensure that the country’s international relations contribute directly to Ethiopia’s peace, economic transformation and long-term prosperity.
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