Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Official Visit to Ethiopia
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Official Visit to Ethiopia
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is visiting Ethiopia for the first time since 2015. He was welcomed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with a formal ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.
The visit coincides with the centenary of the Turkish Embassy in the Ethiopian capital, reflecting longstanding relations that trace back to the Ottoman era. Recent years have seen a strengthening of ties, with Türkiye playing a mediating role between Ethiopia and Somalia.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Official Visit to Ethiopia President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is visiting Ethiopia for the first time since 2015.
Bilateral trade between Türkiye and Ethiopia reached $253 million in 2025, marking a 5% increase. Türkiye has become one of Ethiopia's top four foreign investors, supported by its expansion of African diplomatic missions to 44 embassies.
The partnership between Türkiye and Ethiopia is underpinned by aligned political perspectives. Türkiye has supported Ethiopia on key issues, including the Nile and maritime access. The visit by President Erdoğan is anticipated to bolster Türkiye's diplomatic influence in reducing Somali tensions following the 2025 Ankara Declaration.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
