Addis Ababa, August 28, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia is taking a leading role in advancing Africa-driven solutions on key international and regional issues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, told the media today.
In a wide-ranging briefing, he highlighted Ethiopia’s preparations for major upcoming summits, progress on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and efforts to protect citizens abroad.
Ambassador Nebiat began by outlining the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, which will take place in Addis Ababa on 6–7 September 2025 under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership for Reparations for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.”
He said the summit aims to strengthen cooperation between African Union member states and Caribbean Community countries, foster a unified voice on reparations in multilateral forums, enhance South-South collaboration, and promote coordinated approaches to shared challenges.
Next, he addressed the Second African Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled in Addis Ababa from 8–10 September 2025. The summit, themed “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” will bring together leaders, policymakers, and climate experts from around the world.
Ambassador Nebiat emphasized Ethiopia’s role in advancing Africa-led initiatives in renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable development, stressing the need to move from climate advocacy to tangible climate action to tackle the continent’s pressing challenges.
On the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ambassador Nebiat described its completion as a symbol of African self-reliance and regional development. He reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) and called for the equitable and reasonable use of shared resources.
He emphasized that African nations must collaborate through dialogue and mutual agreement to manage their resources and shape their collective future.
Finally, the MFA Spokesperson addressed citizen-oriented diplomacy, reporting that 951 Ethiopian citizens have returned from Myanmar following sustained government efforts.
He cautioned citizens against unsafe travel routes and urged them to pursue only legal employment abroad to protect themselves from human trafficking and other risks.