Addis Ababa, November 5, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, held high-level talks with senior Russian officials to strengthen bilateral strategic and economic cooperation.
The Ethiopian delegation met with Maxim S. Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, and Maxim Reshetnikov, Russia’s Minister of Economic Development, to discuss a wide range of issues aimed at deepening collaboration between the two countries.
During the discussions, FM Gedion highlighted the long-standing relations between Ethiopia and Russia, expressing gratitude for Moscow’s continued support in various sectors.
He also urged greater Russian investment in Ethiopia’s agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and mineral development, as well as joint ventures in fertilizer production, metallurgy, and energy infrastructure, including both nuclear and renewable energy projects.
The talks signal Ethiopia’s commitment to elevating its relations with Russia toward a strategic partnership focused on sustainable development, regional security, and shared economic growth.