Ethiopia and U.S. Treasury Explore Expanded Support for Economic Reform Agenda

Addis Ababa, October 19, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to economic cooperation, with discussions in Bangkok focusing on expanded technical and financial support to sustain and accelerate Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms.

The Ethiopian high-level delegation held talks with Eric Meyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Middle East at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

The discussions explored avenues for strengthening support through bilateral channels and international financial institutions, as Ethiopia pursues structural reforms aimed at advancing its economic transformation.

The two sides also exchanged views on political and security developments in the region, linking their discussions to broader concerns over regional stability.

Meyer commended Ethiopia’s commitment to structural economic reforms and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a constructive bilateral partnership.

Both delegations agreed to sustain regular dialogue to advance shared development objectives and strengthen cooperation in support of regional stability.