Ethiopia Undertakes Diplomatic Reforms to Uphold National Interests: HPR

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2025 (ENA) --- House of People’s Representatives (HPR) has expressed that Ethiopia has been undertaking diplomatic reforms to uphold national interests.

Fetih Mahadi, Deputy Chairperson of Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee at HPR, noted that Ethiopia has implemented a series of diplomatic reforms in recent years that prioritize national interests and benefit its citizens. 

Speaking to ENA, Fetih highlighted that these reforms span several areas, including operational, organizational, technological, and human resource development policies and guidelines.

The reforms have led to the creation of an organizational structure that enhances the country's reputation on the global stage and Ethiopia has devoted in resolving African problems through African solutions, he added, citing the Pretoria and Ankara agreements as examples of the country’s mature diplomacy.

According to the deputy chairperson, Ethiopia's foreign policy is designed not only to benefit the country but also its neighboring nations and  pointed to the high level of diplomatic success achieved in strengthening both bilateral and multilateral relations with neighboring countries.

Additionally, Ethiopia's active participation in multilateral forums has contributed to its recent membership in BRICS, he pointed out.

The Deputy Chairperson further mentioned that Ethiopia has faced external pressure for years to refrain from utilizing its resources.  However, through effective diplomacy, the country has been able to counter this pressure and assert its interests.

Specifically, he cited Ethiopia's diplomatic efforts in securing the Nile Basin Cooperation Framework, where the country was able to advocate for its national interests, and concerning access to a sea outlet.

 

Ambassador Dina Mufti, a member of the HPR Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee, on his part added that Ethiopia’s diplomatic efforts have led to significant successes, particularly in strengthening bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries and in matters related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).