Ethiopia and Pakistan pledge to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across trade, investment, peace and security, climate change, aviation, science and technology, tourism, and culture.

This was disclosed following a meeting between Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, and Pakistan’s Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, at the President House in Islamabad, the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad told Fana Media Corporation.

The two sides emphasized parliamentary exchanges and people-to-people contacts as key tools to enhance bilateral and multilateral engagement. They highlighted Ethiopia’s participation in the recent Green Dialogue hosted in Islamabad, which focused on joint initiatives to address climate change.

On the occasion, Ambassador Jemal thanked Acting President Gilani for hosting the event and praised his leadership in promoting Africa–Pakistan relations, noting that Ethiopia and the wider African region recognize his contributions.

The Ambassador also recalled the Africa Day celebrations in the Pakistani Senate and the resolution passed on the occasion, describing it as a milestone that will be remembered by African nations. He added that Pakistan is an important partner for the continent and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s high regard for its relationship with Pakistan.

Acting President Gilani acknowledged Ethiopia’s active role in climate initiatives and recognized the country as a strategic partner in regional development.

He also commended Ambassador Jemal’s efforts in advancing political, economic, and people-to-people links and handed over invitations for the Speakers of both Houses of the Ethiopian Parliament to attend the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference in Islamabad next month.