Pres. Herzog set for official visit to Ethiopia, strategic cooperation on agenda
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to arrive in Ethiopia tomorrow for an official visit, the President’s Spokesperson said. During his trip, Herzog will meet with Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie, Prime Minister Abiy Ali, and leaders of the Beta Israel Jewish community.
The visit comes amid Israel’s recent recognition of neighboring Somaliland, with whom Ethiopia is cooperating closely. A 2024 strategic memorandum of understanding granted landlocked Ethiopia access to Somaliland's Red Sea port of Berbera, which is being developed with support from the United Arab Emirates.
The President’s office described the visit as “a significant milestone in deepening cooperation between Israel and Ethiopia, as well as broader engagement with African nations,” noting that Ethiopia recently hosted African leaders at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
