Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership following high-level diplomatic talks focused on economic integration and regional security.

Dr. Jemal Beker, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the UAE, met with Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to review a bilateral relationship that has grown increasingly robust in recent years. The two officials explored new avenues to cement cooperation across trade, investment, renewable energy, and technology, emphasizing a shift from political goodwill toward concrete economic outcomes.

The discussions also addressed the complex security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability, highlighting a common vision for prosperity in these strategically vital regions.

During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan congratulated Ethiopia on its selection to host the COP32 climate summit, praising the country’s green development agenda as an inspiration for the region. To maintain this momentum, both nations agreed to intensify engagement through the Joint Ministerial Commission and scheduled a series of high-level visits for the coming months. The meeting underscored a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared drive for sustainable development.