Ethiopian FM Gedion Timothewos Holds Bilateral Talks with Rwandan and Burundian Counterparts

Addis Ababa, February 11, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held separate bilateral talks with the Foreign Ministers of Rwanda and Burundi.

Gedion met with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, during which the two sides discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.

The Rwandan Foreign Minister underscored that Ethiopia is a key partner of Rwanda in Africa and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.

The ministers also exchanged views on regional and continental peace and security issues.

In a separate meeting, Gedion Timothewos held discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi, Edouard Bizimana, on matters aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations.

The two ministers agreed to review the implementation of previously agreed cooperation agreements during the upcoming Joint Ministerial Commission meeting between the two countries and to explore new areas for collaboration.