At the African Union leaders' summit in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye. The discussions focused on strengthening relations and enhancing African unity.
On Yekatit 8, 2018 E.C. (February 15, 2026 G.C.), during the second day of the African Union leaders' summit in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) conducted several bilateral meetings, as shared on social media.
He first met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, where they discussed issues aimed at strengthening the two countries' relations. Similarly, he engaged with Évariste Ndayishimiye, the new African Union Chairperson and President of Burundi. In a social media message, the Prime Minister congratulated the Burundian President on assuming the AU leadership and expressed his pleasure in the responsibility undertaken.
These discussions covered various matters to foster stronger African unity and future partnerships, as stated. Such engagements highlight Ethiopia's diplomatic role in African affairs.