Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the National Palace today, reinforcing the strong partnership between the two nations. Their meeting, described by Prime Minister Abiy as "productive," focused on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues.

A significant outcome of the visit was the signing of a Joint Declaration on the "Ethiopian–Italian Cooperation Framework," solidifying the commitment to enhanced collaboration between Ethiopia and the Italian Republic. The agreement aims to deepen cooperation across various sectors, building on their established relationship.