Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia's diplomatic successes have reaffirmed its rightful place in the global network. This success marks a shift from diplomatic silence to voice and highlights a new chapter in the reform years. It has strengthened ties of peace and cooperation.
In Addis Ababa on February 23, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh addressed a social forum, stating that Ethiopia's diplomatic achievements have reaffirmed its rightful position in the global network. He explained that this success represents a transition in Ethiopia's diplomatic posture from enforced silence to active voice.
Ethiopia's historical diplomatic foundation stood in honor but had become an inactive legacy due to its antiquity, he noted. The reform years have documented diplomatic gains that have elevated Ethiopia to a key player in the international arena. The reform government has pursued diplomacy not only as a safeguard for national sovereignty but also as a source for economic and political progress.
Today, the fruits of this wise diplomatic work are evident as the fabric of peace and cooperation strengthens, they described. Through reforms, Ethiopia has enhanced its mediating role with neighboring countries and at the regional level to avert potential conflicts and ensure future stability. By adopting a flexible diplomacy that centers the nation, honors its dignity, and leverages its potential, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has been pivotal to this success, he said.
Ethiopia's accession to BRICS, its strengthened stance in the African Union and United Nations systems, and the high acceptance it has gained among global leaders are outcomes of this vision. Today, the success observed in the diplomatic field has reaffirmed Ethiopia's place in the world network, he emphasized.
