European Union Committed to Deepening Cooperation with Ethiopia in Various Spheres
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Ethiopia to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on investment, digital governance, and renewable energy. The talks addressed concerns from European businesses regarding the local regulatory and tax environment.
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The visit signals a strategic effort by the EU to deepen economic and political influence in the Horn of Africa.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us European Union Committed to Deepening Cooperation with Ethiopia in Various Spheres 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 15, 2026 (ENA) — The European Union is committed to deepening its partnership with Ethiopia through expanded cooperation in investment, digital governance, renewable energy, and critical raw materials, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, said.
She made the remarks after holding separate talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Affairs Minister Gedion Timothewos during her visit to Addis Ababa.
In an exclusive interview with ENA, Kallas said the discussions focused on strengthening Ethiopia-EU relations, enhancing EU-Africa cooperation, addressing regional security challenges, and identifying new areas of economic collaboration.
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