Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Congratulates Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Historic Milestone, Hails Ethiopia-Italy Partnership

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her administration’s historic milestone, commending her leadership, dedication and resilience while underscoring the deep and multifaceted partnership between Ethiopia and Italy.

In a message shared on social platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Abiy extended his congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of Ethiopia, describing the milestone as a significant achievement for Meloni’s administration.

He praised Meloni’s visionary leadership, saying it has brought unprecedented stability to Italy’s modern political history.

The Prime Minister also highlighted Meloni’s enduring dedication and resilience, noting that her leadership continues to inspire many around the world and strengthen the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and Italy.

He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s high regard for the shared commitments between the two countries, founded on mutual respect, and wished Meloni and the Italian people continued peace and prosperity.