Ethiopia and China discuss joint efforts against terrorism and transnational crimes
Addis Ababa, December 3, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation during high-level talks between Ethiopian and Chinese officials in Addis Ababa.
This was disclosed after Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Geber-Mickael met at his office today with Ambassador Wang Lixin, Director-General of the Department of External Security Cooperation at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The engagement between both dignitaries aimed at discussing strategies for combating terrorism, transnational crimes, and other regional and continental security challenges, the Commissioner General told Fana Media Corporation.
Commissioner General Demelash highlighted the countries’ deepening ties, noting that Ethiopia and China elevated their relations to an “All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership” two years ago, following discussions between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese President Xi Jinping in October 2023.
The discussions also covered collaboration in hosting upcoming international events in Ethiopia, including the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) and the INTERPOL Annual General Meeting. Both sides emphasized the importance of technology transfer, human resource development, and capacity-building to enhance national and regional security.
“Ethiopia continues to play a critical role in preventing terrorism and combating transnational crimes,” Commissioner General Demelash said in remarks to Fana Digital, underlining the country’s proactive stance on regional security.
Ambassador Wang reaffirmed China’s support for Ethiopian security and intelligence institutions, pledging continued assistance in education and training, technology transfer, material support, and exchange of experiences.
She emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Ethiopia to jointly prevent and combat terrorism and other transnational threats.
Commissioner General Demelash had also a separate discussion earlier today with Ambassador of the United States to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga regarding cooperation on combating terrorism and transnational crimes.