Addis Ababa, February 15, 2026 (FMC) – On the margins of the ongoing 39th African Union Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed personally congratulated President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi on assuming the Chairpersonship of the African Union for 2026.
During their bilateral meeting, the leaders discussed a range of key issues and opportunities for enhanced cooperation and regional engagement, reflecting shared priorities for advancing peace, stability, and development across the continent.
This engagement forms part of Prime Minister Abiy’s series of bilateral engagements with fellow African leaders at the Summit, which continues this afternoon in Addis Ababa.