Addis Ababa, June 24, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that Ethiopia and Malaysia share a common vision of Global South solidarity and mutual respect.
In a message posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Abiy responded to a congratulatory message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Ethiopia’s 7th General Election victory, in which the Prosperity Party secured a landslide win on 1 June 2026.
Prime Minister Abiy thanked his Malaysian counterpart, describing him as a valued partner and highlighting the depth of understanding built through their exchanges of visits.
He said he fondly recalls the interactions between the two leaders and the engagement established during their previous meetings.
The Prime Minister added that Ethiopia looks forward to advancing ongoing joint initiatives with Malaysia.