Ethiopia Considers Kazakhstan as a Key Partner in Central Asia

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2025 – The newly appointed Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, Zhalgas Adilbayev, held a meeting with the Chief of Protocol the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Aziza Geleta.

During the meeting, both parties highlighted the strong and mutually beneficial nature of bilateral relations, noting their progressive development and consistent strengthening. Special attention was given on the prospects for expanding cooperation in key areas such as trade, agriculture, energy, information technology, and culture.

The Kazakh diplomat thoroughly briefed his Ethiopian counterpart on the large-scale reforms being implemented under the leadership of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Particular focus was placed on efforts aimed at diversifying the national economy, developing environmentally friendly technologies, and strengthening civil society. The Ambassador noted Kazakhstan’s consistent contribution to achieving sustainable development goals and addressing global challenges.

The Chief of Protocol highly praised Kazakhstan’s recent achievements on its path of reform and expressed confidence in the further deepening of cooperation between the two countries. She reaffirmed Ethiopia’s Kazakhstan recognition of Kazakhstan as a key partner in Central Asia and its readiness to actively engage across a wide range of areas.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain a continuous dialogue and to organize joint events aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Ethiopia.