Addis Ababa, November 4, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia is elevating its global role and consolidating regional leadership through active engagement in multilateral platforms, with strategic cooperation from China supporting these efforts, according to Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires in Addis Ababa, Mr. Sun Mingxi.
In an exclusive interview with FMC, Mr. Sun highlighted Ethiopia’s membership in BRICS as a milestone that enhances the country’s role in global governance and strengthens the voice of the Global South.
“Ethiopia’s inclusion in BRICS provides a new platform to participate in global governance and strengthens the representativeness of developing countries,” Mr. Sun said.
He noted that China and Ethiopia are coordinating closely on multiple international platforms, including the United Nations and the African Union, advocating for economic globalization, free trade, and multilateralism, while opposing unilateralism, protectionism, and conflicts.
The diplomat pointed to recent initiatives such as the first China-Africa Human Rights Cooperation Forum held in Addis Ababa, which drew participation from more than 47 African nations and showcased Ethiopia’s capacity to host continent-wide dialogues with lasting impact.
On broader China-Africa relations, Mr. Sun underscored the framework established by the FOCAC 2025–2027 Action Plan, covering 10 priority areas: industrial chain cooperation, trade prosperity, agricultural development, health and livelihood improvement, green development, common security, and regional infrastructure integration. “These initiatives create avenues for Ethiopia to contribute to Africa’s sustainable development and regional integration under AfCFTA,” he said.
The Charge d’Affaires also emphasized people-to-people and media exchanges as crucial to fostering mutual understanding and cultural diplomacy. “Media cooperation, language programs, and educational partnerships strengthen the friendship between our peoples and reinforce Ethiopia’s role as a hub for cultural and educational exchange in Africa,” he noted.
Mr. Sun concluded by reaffirming China’s support for Ethiopia in promoting peace, development, and a stronger voice for African countries on the global stage. “Ethiopia is our ironclad friend. Its leadership in Africa is vital for the prosperity of the continent and for advancing shared goals in multilateral forums,” he said.