Ethiopia and U.S. Deepen Diplomatic and Security Cooperation

The Ethiopian government has held a series of high-level discussions with the United States aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and enhancing regional security collaboration.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson. The leaders discussed areas of shared interest and described the talks as constructive and grounded in mutual respect.

In addition to meeting the Prime Minister, the American delegation held separate sessions with Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed and Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos. The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense said both sides agreed to work together to protect national interests and tackle regional security challenges, including counterterrorism initiatives.

The visit coincided with celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force, attended by U.S. officials. General Anderson highlighted that the meetings reaffirmed the long-standing partnership between Ethiopia and the United States and laid the groundwork for future security cooperation in the Horn of Africa.

These talks come amid a period of renewed regional diplomacy, following a January 16 letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The letter, also shared with other regional leaders, proposes reviving mediation efforts on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, in an effort to resolve long-standing disputes over the Nile waters.