Israeli President Official Visit to Ethiopia, Holds Talks with Ethiopian Leadership.
Addis Ababa — (Horn post) The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, has concluded an official state visit to Ethiopia, holding high-level talks with Ethiopian leaders aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening historic ties between the two nations.
President Herzog was formally received by Ethiopia’s President, Taye Atske Selassie, with whom he discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including political cooperation, regional stability, and people-to-people relations.
In a statement released following the meeting, President Herzog thanked his Ethiopian counterpart for the warm reception and extended an invitation for a reciprocal visit to Israel. He highlighted the deep-rooted relationship between Israel and Ethiopia, noting the role of the Ethiopian Jewish community as a living bridge between the two nations.
The Israeli President said both sides agreed to continue building on their long-standing friendship and historical ties through sustained dialogue and cooperation.
As part of his visit, President Herzog began his official program with a tour of the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, accompanied by Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie, and Israel’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Avraham Neguise.
Speaking during the visit, President Herzog described Ethiopia as a pivotal nation in Africa, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to strengthening historic friendship and cooperation.
President Herzog also held separate discussions with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, focusing on diplomatic engagement and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The Israeli leader arrived earlier at Bole International Airport, where he was welcomed by Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and State Minister Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.
Officials said the visit underscores the growing diplomatic engagement between Israel and Ethiopia and reflects shared interests in regional stability, development cooperation, and long-term partnership.
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