{"id":4180,"date":"2026-07-29T13:18:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4180"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:18:49","slug":"ethiopia-azerbaijan-reaffirm-commitment-to-expanding-bilateral-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopia-azerbaijan-reaffirm-commitment-to-expanding-bilateral-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia, Azerbaijan Reaffirm Commitment to Expanding Bilateral Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758553879_1820160002699354_8012254006818374587_n-1-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758553879_1820160002699354_8012254006818374587_n-1-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758553879_1820160002699354_8012254006818374587_n-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758553879_1820160002699354_8012254006818374587_n-1-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758553879_1820160002699354_8012254006818374587_n-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN Plus \u2013 July 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Azerbaijan, Speaker of the House of Peoples&#8217; Representatives, Tagesse Chafo, has said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during talks with Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to Ethiopia, Tagesse said the visit marks another important step in advancing the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation through parliamentary diplomacy, as well as in investment, trade, education, and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758915231_1739714637164859_2271263353382044461_n-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758915231_1739714637164859_2271263353382044461_n-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758915231_1739714637164859_2271263353382044461_n-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758915231_1739714637164859_2271263353382044461_n-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/758915231_1739714637164859_2271263353382044461_n.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting Ethiopia&#8217;s governance reforms, Tagesse said the recently launched Mesob One-Stop Service Centers, inspired by Azerbaijan&#8217;s successful service delivery model, are improving public service efficiency, addressing institutional challenges, and reducing inconvenience for citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Speaker also underscored Ethiopia&#8217;s abundant investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, encouraging Azerbaijani businesses to explore the country&#8217;s growing investment potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the House of Peoples&#8217; Representatives, Tagesse briefed the visiting delegation on Ethiopia&#8217;s democratic election process and the progress of the ongoing National Dialogue, emphasizing the country&#8217;s commitment to strengthening peace, democracy, and national consensus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions also touched on Addis Ababa&#8217;s ongoing corridor development projects, which are transforming the capital into a more attractive destination for tourism and investment. Ethiopia further expressed interest in learning from Baku&#8217;s experience in heritage conservation, tourism development, and urban administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"884\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/759391705_1064003596136151_1899899580654711358_n-1-1-1024x884.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/759391705_1064003596136151_1899899580654711358_n-1-1-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/759391705_1064003596136151_1899899580654711358_n-1-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/759391705_1064003596136151_1899899580654711358_n-1-1-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/759391705_1064003596136151_1899899580654711358_n-1-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For her part, Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova said the two countries have already signed several agreements aimed at deepening diplomatic and broader bilateral cooperation, adding that the agreements are expected to enter the implementation phase in the near future, according to House of Peoples&#8217; Representatives of FDRE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Birhanu Workneh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus \u2013 July 29, 2026 Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Azerbaijan, Speaker of the House of Peoples&#8217; Representatives, Tagesse Chafo, has said. 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