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2021/11/26

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends The 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (November 29-December 2, 2021)
2021/11/2

Prime Minister Kishida Attends COP26 (November 2-3, 2021)
2021/9/22

Prime Minister Suga to Visit the United States of America (September 23-26, 2021)
2021/9/22

Foreign Minister Motegi to Visit New York (September 22-24, 2021)

News from the Embassy

2021/11/15

IMPORTANT：Temporary closure of consular desk
2021/11/3

2021 Autumn Conferment of Decoration for two Ethiopians
2021/10/27

Ambassador Ito attended the inaugural lecture under the JICA Chair Program
2021/10/26

The Handover Ceremony for the Grant Aid for “The Economic and Social Development Programme”
2021/10/26

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Mr. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology
2021/10/14

Application for Japan Foundation Programs 2022 is now open
2021/10/8

Ambassador Ito attended the closing ceremony of “National Training Workshop on Effective Criminal Justice Responses within the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia” organized by UNODC
2021/10/7

Ambassador Ito contributed her article to Ethiopian Herald on the occasion of the formation of the new Federal Government of Ethiopia
2021/10/5

Ambassador`s congratulatory messages
2021/10/2

The decision by the Ethiopian government to expel United Nations officials(Statement by Press Secretary YOSHIDA Tomoyuki)
2021/9/27

Ambassador Ito contributed her article to Ethiopian Herald on the occasion of Meskel Day
2021/9/24

Signing Ceremony of Projects for Expansion of KUSURA Primary School in Kusura Kebele, Amibara Woreda, Afar Region and Construction of Library in Adea Model Secondary School, Bishoftu Town, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region
2021/9/16

Signing Ceremony of Projects for Expansion of Kololo Primary School in Kololo Kebele, Tembaro Woreda, Kembata-Tembaro Zone, SNNPR and Expansion of Yuwo Secondary School in Aruma Kebele, Wondo Genet Woreda, Sidama Region
2021/9/10

Conferment of Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2020 to Ethiopian veteran diplomat and Director of UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa
2021/9/3

Signing Ceremony of Projects for Building for the Disability Vocational Training Center in Bekoji town, Eastern Arsi zone, Oromia
2021/8/25

FAQ for Confirmation of Certificate of testing for COVID-19
2021/8/25

Valid Format of “Certificate of Negative Test Result”
2021/8/17

MOU Signing Ceremony Between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and UNESCO-IICBA
2021/8/10

Ambassador Ito Holds Meeting with UNODC
2021/7/27

Signing Ceremony for “Food Assistance Programme”
2021/7/26

Study in Japan Online Fair for Sub-Saharan Africa 2021
2021/7/16

Online Photo Contest Award Ceremony
2021/7/15

Ambassardor ITO’s Meeting with the Government Officials and Visit to the Japanese ODA Project Site in Bahir Dar City
2021/7/15

Ambassador ITO’s Participation in the Inauguration Ceremony for the Bahir Dar Landfill Site and Meeting with Amhara Regional Deputy President
2021/7/10

Reception to Wish Good Luck to Ethiopian Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
2021/7/6

New measures for border enforcement (16)
2021/7/2

The declaration of humanitarian ceasefire in Tigray region, Ethiopia (Statement by Press Secretary YOSHIDA Tomoyuki)
2021/7/1

Ambassador Ito Attends Launching Ceremony for the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) Program
2021/6/29

Ambassador Ito Holds Meeting with Minister of Science and Higher Education in Ethiopia
2021/6/28

JF Japanese e-learning
2021/6/25

Statement on the Ethiopian Elections
2021/6/14

Inauguration Ceremony for the Constructing a Boarding Training Center in Dukem Town administration, Oromia Regional State
2021/6/3

Outcome of the COVAX AMC Summit
2021/6/1

Online Photo Contest By Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia and Fujifilm
2021/5/25

New measures for border enforcement (14)
2021/5/24

Japan Supports Job Creation and Disaster Prevention Through ILO
2021/5/21

Signing Ceremony of MoU between the Embassy of Japan and JTI (Japan Tobacco International) on a framework of cooperation to provide scholarship to Ethiopian students
2021/5/18

Courtesy call by Ambassador Ito on Prof. Tassew Wordehanna, President of Addis Ababa University
2021/5/18

New measures for border enforcement (13)　(Response to the Novel Coronavirus Variant (B.1.617) confirmed for the first time in India)
2021/5/7

New Measures for Border Enforcement
2021/5/6

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on General Birhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff, Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF)
2021/4/28

Japanese Government provides New Emergency Grant to UNICEF to improve Cold Chain in Ethiopia
2021/4/15

MEXT(Japanese Goverment) Scholarship 2022: Guidline and Application Forms
2021/4/13

Handling of the treated water at FUKUSHIMA Nuclear Power Station
2021/4/12

International Essay Contest by Goi Peace Foundation (Details of Application)
2021/4/8

Charge d' Affairs Ida’s Visit to Hawassa City
2021/4/1

JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE (through skype, 24 hours/7 days a week, English only)
2021/4/1

Rolling Plan for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
2021/3/25

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Mr. Oumar Hussien, Minister of Agriculture
2021/3/24

Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to Dr. Tegegnework Gettu, Board Chairperson, Development Bank of Ethiopia
2021/3/22

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance
2021/3/20

[Announcement] Webinar on Women’s Empowerment
2021/3/18

Visa Information
2021/3/18

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Mr. Melaku Alebel, Minister of Trade and. Industry
2021/3/17

Ambassador Ito’s Visit to the Somali Regional State
2021/3/11

Ambassador Ito’s Speech at the House of People’s Representative on the occasion of 10th Year of Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011
2021/3/11

Message from Ambassador Ito on the occasion of 10th Year Memorial of the Great East Japan Earthquake
2021/3/11

Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake (Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2021/3/11

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on Dr. Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner of Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
2021/3/10

Inauguration Ceremony for the Construction of School Blocks for Awash Primary
2021/3/8

Program to Strengthen Livelihood and Business Foundations for Japanese Nationals Overseas and People of Japanese Descent (Nikkei)
2021/3/5

Ambassador Ito Holds Meeting with ILO in Ethiopia
2021/3/4

Panel Discussion on Women Empowerment
2021/2/26

Japanese Cultural Night
2021/2/26

Signing Ceremony for the Project Agreement with UNESCO-IICBA
2021/2/24

World Expo 2025 in Osaka
2021/2/24

Inauguration Ceremony for the the Construction of the Gunchire Primary School in Enemore and Ener Woreda, Guraghe Zone, SNNPR
2021/2/23

Launching Ceremony for the Jimma-Chida Road Upgrading Project
2021/2/23

Reception for the Celebration of the Emperor’s Birthday (12, 17 and 19 February 2021)
2021/2/16

Emergency Grant Aid for people affected by the military engagement in Tigray region, Ethiopia (Press Release by MOFA)
2021/2/16

「Handover Ceremony of the UNICEF project for the COVID-19 response in Ethiopia funded by Japan and the Visit to the Site」
2021/2/4

Japan Provides New Humanitarian Assistance Package to Ethiopia as Follow-up to TICAD7
2021/2/4

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito with Dr. Ergogie Tesfaye, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
2021/2/3

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Ms. Filsan Abdullahi, Minister of Women, Children and Youth
2021/1/29

Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
2021/1/28

Signing Ceremony for “The Project for Expansion of Dalota Pre-Primary School in Galan Town, Oromia Special Zone, Oromia”
2021/1/27

Signing Ceremony for “The Project for Expansion of Garment Training Center in Selam　Children’s Village, Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa”
2021/1/26

Signing Ceremony for “The Economic and Social Development Programme”(Provision of asphalt material) and Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on H.E. Ms. Yasmin Wohabrebbi, State Minister of Finance
2021/1/26

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on Dr. Fitsum Assefa, Commissioner of the National Planning and Development Commission
2021/1/25

Ambassador Ito Holds Meeting with the Sasakawa Africa Association in Ethiopia
2021/1/18

Courtesy Call by Ambassador Ito on Ms. Lelise Neme, Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission
2021/1/17

Japan Culture EXPO 「DIGITAL GALLERY」
2021/1/15

Vacancy for Maid for Ambassador’s Residence Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
2021/1/14

Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon to Mr. Hordofa Bekele, MP, House of Peoples’ Representative
2021/1/12

Courtesy Call for Ambassador Ito with Mr. Dione, World Bank Country Director　for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan and South Sudan
2021/1/11

Announcement about Scholarship program for African students（E-JUST TICAD7 African Scholarship for STI）
2021/1/11

Meeting with UN-Habitat
2021/1/6

Courtesy call for Ambassador Ito with Mr. Tewolde, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
2021/1/4

New Year's greetings for 2021
2020/12/22

H.E. Ambassador ITO Presents Letter of Credentials to H.E. President Sahle-Work Zewde
2020/12/21

Ambassador Ito participated in the Ethiopian investment seminar
2020/12/10

Signing ceremony for “The Project for Construction of Library and Teachers' Rooms of Temenja Yaj Primary School, Kirkos Sub-city, Addis Ababa”
2020/12/7

Japan's space exploration: Sample collection in Asteroid "Ryugyu" and Bringing back to the Earth under Hayabusa 2 Project
2020/12/4

Japanese Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu’s Statement on Current Situation in Ethiopia (December 4, 2020)
2020/12/2

Courtesy call for Ambassador Ito with H.E. Dr. Yinager , Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia
2020/12/1

Director of UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa to receive Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2020
2020/11/24

Japan Culture EXPO
2020/11/19

Ambassador Ito held a meeting with Col. Derartu Tulu, President of the Athletic Federation of Ethiopia
2020/11/19

Ambassador Ito’s meeting with Dr Tegegnework Gettu, Chairperson of Development Bank of Ethiopia
2020/11/19

Opening ceremony of the webinar series “Peace Education and Resilience Building from Educational Policies and Training Programmes: Experience from Japan”