January 16, 2025 (FMC) – A delegation from Iran, led by Mohammed Baqer Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, arrived in Addis Ababa today for an official visit to Ethiopia.
The delegation received a warm welcome at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from Tagesse Chafo, Speaker of Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives, alongside Foreign Affairs State Minister Ambassador Birtukan Ayano and other government officials.
During his stay in Ethiopia, Mohammed Baqer Ghalibaf and his delegation are scheduled to engage with senior government officials to discuss ways to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Ethiopia and Iran share a robust partnership across various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, and technology transfer. The two nations have maintained formal diplomatic relations since 1950.