Ethiopia, U.S. Sign Bilateral Structured Dialogue Framework

Addis Ababa, May 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the United States of America today signed a Bilateral Structured Dialogue (BSD) Framework in Washington, D.C.

It was indicated that the framework aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries and expanding opportunities for cooperation on bilateral, regional, and other issues of mutual interest.

The Framework was signed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, on behalf of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and Allison Hooker, on behalf of the United States.

According to the agreement, the Bilateral Structured Dialogue Framework focuses on three key areas of cooperation: economic prosperity, trade and investment; defense and security cooperation; and regional peace and stability.

The framework is expected to enhance economic and commercial ties through expanded trade and investment, strengthen security cooperation in support of mutual interests, and advance coordination on regional peace and security issues.