Ethiopian Delegation Participates in the 80th United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister Abiy Launches Fourth Book Medemer State
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Ethiopia
The Ethiopian delegation, led by President Taye Atske Selassie, is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. (See article)
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the World Atomic Week conference in Moscow on Thursday (September 25). On the sidelines, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to discuss areas of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Abiy unveiled his fourth and latest book, Medemer State, on Tuesday (September 16), presenting it as a refined extension of the Medemer (synergy) philosophy. The launch ceremony was attended by President Taye, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, and representatives from across Ethiopian society. (See article)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sport, organized an Ethiopian cultural music night at the National Theatre for members of the diplomatic corps in Addis Ababa on Friday (September 19). The cultural music was presented by ‘Kine Ethiopia,’ a group that is currently promoting Ethiopian culture in various parts of the world. Traditional cuisine was also served alongside the cultural music night.
Ambassador Hadera Abera, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, attending the 80th UNGA in New York, met on the sidelines with representatives from the United States, Cuba, Mozambique, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, South Sudan, the Philippines, and the UN.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye received Nayef Al-Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia, at his office on Wednesday (September 24). The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral ties.
Ethiopian Ambassador to Brazil Leul Tadesse addressed the Second Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Fortaleza on Saturday (September 20), highlighting Ethiopia’s progress, initiatives, and future plans in school meal programmes. He underscored school meals as an investment in education, health, and local economic transformation and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating their implementation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Ambassador Ayele Lire Jijamo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, who was serving as Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Cuba, in a message of condolences released on Monday (September 22).
Djibouti
President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, accompanied by his delegation, participated in the opening session of the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (September 23).
Kenya
President William Ruto attended the opening session of the 80th Session of the UNGA General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday (September 23).
Somalia
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly on Tuesday (September 23).
Africa and the African Union
Angolan President João Lourenço, addressing the 7th Summit of the AU Committee of Heads of State and Government on Security Council Reform in New York on Sunday (September 21), called for at least two permanent seats and five non-permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, including veto rights.
African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi, in a keynote statement at a UNGA80 side event on Tuesday (September 23), called for African self-reliance and stronger global partnerships. She highlighted Africa’s progress in funding its own security through the AU Peace Fund, underscored the African Continental Free Trade Area as a driver of integration, and noted Africa’s growing global voice with a permanent seat in the G20.
Ethiopian Delegation Participates in the 80th United Nations General Assembly
The Ethiopian delegation, led by President Taye Atske Selassie, is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
President Taye, in his address to the High-Level General Debate of the 80th UN General Assembly, emphasized the urgent need for UN reform and renewed global cooperation to address development, peace, and security challenges.
On the sidelines of the General Assembly, President Taye met UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who congratulated Ethiopia on the inauguration of the GERD, its successful hosting of a climate summit, and other achievements, and discussed regional and international issues of concern. He also held talks with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and with UNGA President Annalena Baerbock on global challenges, peace, multilateralism, and Ethiopia’s development and regional priorities.
Ethiopia’s commitment to energy reform was recognized during a ceremony admitting the country to the second cohort of Mission 300, an initiative to electrify Africa in the presence of President Taye. The recognition, which came during UNGA, underscored Ethiopia’s progress in transforming its energy sector.
At the high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hadera Abera commended China’s efforts to align the initiative with UN goals. He highlighted the importance of financing and debt management based on solidarity and mutual respect, reaffirming Ethiopia’s strong support for the GDI.
Ambassador Hadera also attended the AU Peace and Security Council high-level meeting on “Re-energizing Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa” and the High-Level Pledging Conference for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where he underscored Africa’s shared responsibility for peace and security, emphasized enabling the African Peace and Security Architecture, and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s unwavering support for Somalia’s stability.
Ethiopia’s broader engagement at UNGA included sideline meetings led by Ambassador Hadera with representatives from the United States, Cuba, Mozambique, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, South Sudan, Philippines and the UN.
At the Africa CDC Committee of Heads of State and Government, Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health sovereignty through domestic resource mobilization and innovative financing.
Ethiopia also participated in the 4th BRICS Sherpas/Sous Sherpas Meeting, held alongside UNGA80 under India’s incomingchairmanship for 2026. Ambassador Minelik Alemu, Special Policy Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, underlined Ethiopia’s readiness to help build consensus on the Joint Media Statement and voiced support for India’s forthcoming leadership while commending Brazil’s stewardship.
Prime Minister Abiy Launches Fourth Book Medemer State
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled his fourth and latest book, Medemer State, on Tuesday (September 16), presenting it as a refined extension of the Medemer (synergy) philosophy. The launch ceremony was attended by President Taye Atske Selassie, senior government officials, high-ranking military officers, and representatives from across Ethiopian society.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Abiy described Medemer State as a governance model rooted in national realities and aimed at building a prosperous Ethiopia. The book, he noted, addresses the fundamental question of why the country remains poor and provides a clear roadmap with actionable solutions for accelerated progress.
He stressed that Ethiopia’s future must be grounded in its own aspirations rather than imitation of others, envisioning a nation that serves as a model of excellence. Drawing on recent achievements such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Green Legacy Initiative, he underscored the practical application of the Medemer philosophy in advancing national goals.
Prime Minister Abiy emphasized the importance of unity through collaboration, stating that Ethiopia’s progress depends on harnessing diverse perspectives toward a shared vision rather than uniform thinking. He presented Medemer as a remedy for past divisions and as a framework for inclusive participation.
The Prime Minister also reiterated Ethiopia’s peaceful pursuit of sea access under international law, criticized leadership that lacks real-world grounding, and highlighted the need for concrete ideas, intellectual strength, and deep understanding of the people. He distinguished between constructive criticism and hollow debate, affirming that his government will remain focused on results rather than distractions.
Medemer State builds on PM Abiy’s earlier works, shifting the philosophy from theory to institutional practice, and outlining a path toward national transformation through unity, collaboration, and effective execution.
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