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EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas visits Addis Ababa

20.07.2026
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EU Delegation to ETHIOPIA

EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas visited Addis Ababa on 15 July, meeting with H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos.

Discussions reaffirmed the importance of the longstanding EU-Ethiopia partnership and explored opportunities to further deepen cooperation on shared priorities.

HRVP with PM Abiy
© PM Office

HR/VP Kallas also met with members of EuroCham Ethiopia to exchange views with European businesses operating in the country on ways to promote EU–Ethiopia trade and investment, as well as advancing on Global Gateway.

The HR/VP also engaged with staff from the EU Delegation to Ethiopia and the EU Delegation to the African Union, followed by a visit to unity park, experiencing Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, including a traditional Ethiopian lunch and coffee ceremony.