Addis Ababa, November 26, 2026 (FMC) – President Taye Atske-Selassie of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held high-level discussions with leaders from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia on the sidelines of the 7th African Union (AU)-European Union (EU) Summit in Luanda, Angola, this week.
Images shared by the Office of the President show President Taye in talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
According to the President’s office, the meetings focused on deepening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for enhanced economic and political cooperation.
During their conversation, Czech Prime Minister Fiala highlighted Ethiopia’s cultural contribution to his country, recalling that the renowned fossils Lucy and Selam were lent by Ethiopia and displayed this year at the National Museum in Prague.
In a social media post after the discussion, the President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok also emphasized Budapest’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s development. “Hungary can contribute to Ethiopia’s economic growth across multiple sectors,” Sulyok said in a social media post. “Our priority is to implement bilateral projects that deliver tangible benefits, support local livelihoods, and foster sustainable development. Hungarian businesses are already engaged in trade, economic cooperation, and education initiatives, including the popular Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program for Ethiopian students. We also explored opportunities for collaboration in research and the practical application of artificial intelligence.”
President Taye led Ethiopia’s high-level delegation to Luanda for the 7th AU-EU Summit, where he underscored the importance of inclusive multilateralism in an increasingly complex global landscape.
“It is imperative that we work together to ensure a fair and representative international system that guarantees equal participation of developing countries,” he said. “This includes a meaningful and permanent African voice in the UN Security Council, fairer and more responsive multilateral financial institutions, and a global order grounded in equality and shared responsibility.”