Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, have discussed strengthening the longstanding relations between their countries and advancing cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on the margins of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, as part of their engagement on the sidelines of the global climate gathering.
In a statement following the meeting, Prime Minister Abiy noted that their discussions focused on consolidating the longstanding ties between Ethiopia and Qatar and advancing cooperation in areas of shared interest.
The engagement reflects the continued high-level diplomatic interaction between the two countries, with both leaders reviewing avenues for further strengthening their bilateral relationship.
The meeting took place as world leaders gathered in Antalya for the COP31 Leaders’ Summit under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future.”