Ethiopia, U.S. Hold Bilateral Consultations to Strengthen Relations and Expand Strategic Cooperation

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the United States held bilateral consultations in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2026, aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries and expanding strategic cooperation.

The Ethiopian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Gedeon Timothewos and comprising Macroeconomic Advisor to the Prime Minister Ambassador Girma Birru and Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) Ambassador Redwan Hussein, held discussions with their counterparts from the United States.

The bilateral structured dialogue between Ethiopia and the United States focused on three key areas: economic prosperity, trade and investment; defense and security cooperation; as well as the promotion of regional peace and stability.

The establishment of the bilateral consultation framework is expected to further strengthen and sustain the longstanding relationship between the two countries.