Ethiopia has consistently championed the right of all countries on the Nile to equitably and reasonably utilise its waters. Ethiopia has remained an unflinching advocate for greater cooperation, negotiation and compromise on the Nile, in particular - a hallmark of our approach to all international challenges.

On 29th October Ambassador Fesseha briefed an audience comprised of diplomats, civil servants, researchers and members at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, on Ethiopia’s domestic reforms and priorities in the Horn of Africa.

British quadruple amputee, Alex Lewis, Ethiopian double amputee Emebet Dires, accompanied by the Wild Wheelchairs Project team successfully reached the Ras Dashen Summit at 4,533 metres on 6th October.

The 12th Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) - the leading forum for international exchange and collaboration in social entrepreneurship and social investment - was held in Addis Ababa from 23rd–25th October, the first time the forum was held in a developing country.

In a statement following protests in the Oromia Region on 23rd October, Prime Minister Abiy expressed his profound sorrow at the loss of lives and destruction of property, including churches and mosques. He stressed that his government is always ready to ensure the rule of law and bring those responsible to justice.

Ambassador Fesseha was presented with the BRAAD Award (British Award for African Development) for "The Embassy with Outstanding International Relations in 2019" at a ceremony hosted by the patron of the awards and the British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Ethiopia, Mr Jeremy Lefroy MP.

On 23rd October 2019, H.E. Ambassador Fesseha Shawel Gebre, was invited to Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty The Queen to formally present his credentials. In a ceremony, which is steeped in tradition and royal pageantry, Ambassador Fesseha was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Asegedech Amberber, and four senior diplomats.

On 19th October, the sold-out international premier of Ethiopian film, Enchained, was held in London in the presence of the film’s director, Dr Moges Tafesse and leading actor Zerihun Mulatu. Enchained is a new Ethiopian historical and fictional film that explores the traditional justice system and its effects.

With the introduction of the e-Visa service back in June 2017, Ethiopia has opened its doors for foreign visitors wider than ever before. More than 200,000 people from 217 countries have visited Ethiopia so far using the e-visa service.

The annual 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair was held at Somerset House in London. This year, Ethiopian representation included Aida Muluneh and Addis Fine Art. Elsewhere at the fair, works by Ethiopian artist, Elias Sime, were also on display.

We are delighted to announce that Ethiopia will take part in this year’s World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, scheduled to take place from Monday 4th November – Wednesday 6th November at ExCeL London.