{"id":4942,"date":"2026-09-15T10:39:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T10:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4942"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T10:40:00","slug":"addis-ababa-strengthens-global-ties-through-growing-sister-city-partnerships-mayor-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-strengthens-global-ties-through-growing-sister-city-partnerships-mayor-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Strengthens Global Ties through Growing Sister-City Partnerships: Mayor Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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AMN PLUS-September 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addis Ababa is deepening its engagement with cities around the world by expanding its network of sister-city partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation across various fields, the number of sister-city partnerships involving the Ethiopian capital has increased from 20 to 30 over the past five years, according to the Office of the Mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its rich history and the comprehensive transformation it is currently undergoing, Addis Ababa is strengthening sister-city relationships with numerous cities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This strategic partnership will further reinforcing Addis Ababa\u2019s diplomatic and economic cooperation with cities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also foster a conducive environment for the exchange of experiences, and best practices in modern urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ongoing transformation of Addis Ababa has positioned the city as a prominent center of international attention and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International organizations are increasingly choosing Addis Ababa as a preferred destination for hosting major meetings, conferences, and other high-level events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year alone, the city hosted 221 international and continental conferences, underscoring its growing prominence as a major hub for global and regional gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of its sustained efforts and the significant progress it has achieved, Addis Ababa has received numerous international awards and accolades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Among these recognitions are the School Feeding Program Award received in Rio de Janeiro; the Seoul Smart City Prize (2024), presented in South Korea in recognition of the city\u2019s leadership; The C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award, presented in Buenos Aires for significant improvements in solid waste management; the Africa\u2019s Best Smart City Award (2024), presented at the Africa Smart Cities Investment Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya; and the Gold Medal awarded to Addis Ababa in an international cities competition in recognition of its achievements in road safety and speed management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These international recognitions represent significant achievements that clearly demonstrate Addis Ababa\u2019s positive transformation and multifaceted progress on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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