{"id":2093,"date":"2026-04-29T05:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2026-04-29T05:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:42:31","slug":"addis-ababa-emerges-as-global-diplomatic-hub-worlds-third-largest-diplomatic-center-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-emerges-as-global-diplomatic-hub-worlds-third-largest-diplomatic-center-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Emerges as Global Diplomatic Hub, World\u2019s Third-Largest Diplomatic Center : Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2094\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n-768x1206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n-978x1536.jpg 978w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/683441347_1433463278802444_7572921256960922702_n.jpg 1304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AMN Plus-April 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking during a nine-month performance review, Mayor Adanech Abebe said the ongoing transformation of Addis Ababa is turning the capital into both a symbol of prosperity and a center of international diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Addis Ababa City Administration reviewed its performance for the 2025\/26 fiscal year, highlighting progress made across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the mayor, the changes underway go far beyond physical beautification. They are reshaping the city into a reflection of modern political thinking and elevating it as a source of pride for Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684161883_1433463318802440_2971656278331288412_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the vision of the Prosperity Party, she noted that its founding promise was to build a prosperous Ethiopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Adanech also pointed to a broader political shift, saying a new chapter has begun\u2014one that moves away from cycles of revenge and opens space for formerly exiled political groups to return and engage peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayor emphasized that the administration has worked to ensure Addis Ababa remains inclusive and belongs to all Ethiopians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She further highlighted that the capital now ranks among the world\u2019s leading diplomatic centers, strengthening its role as a hub for international conferences and peace-building efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/bbb-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/bbb-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/bbb-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/bbb-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/bbb.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the mayor stressed the importance of fostering a peaceful political culture and noted that efforts are underway to address differences through national dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She concluded by reaffirming that the drive to build a better, more inclusive Ethiopia for both present and future generations will continue with determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Birhanu Workneh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-April 28, 2026 Speaking during a nine-month performance review, Mayor Adanech Abebe said the ongoing transformation of Addis Ababa is turning the capital into both a symbol of prosperity and a center of international diplomacy. 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