Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has returned to Ethiopia after concluding his participation in the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, with the visit underscoring the potential of Ethiopia–Russia strategic partnership to deliver tangible outcomes.
According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the visit went beyond diplomatic engagement, demonstrating how the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and Russia, founded on mutual respect, can translate into practical results.
The Prime Minister’s participation in the summit focused on advancing cooperation in areas of shared interest, including energy, food security, technology and knowledge transfer, while strengthening bilateral relations.
During the summit, Abiy outlined Ethiopia’s development priorities and called for stronger cooperation to turn summit commitments into concrete outcomes. He also underscored the importance of expanding productive partnerships and building national capabilities to support long-term development.
The visit further reinforced Ethiopia’s commitment to deepening its longstanding ties with Russia and advancing cooperation that serves the development priorities of both countries.