Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ethiopia)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Amharic: የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር, romanized: Yewich’i Gudayi Mīnīsitēri) is the Ethiopian government ministry which oversees the foreign relations of Ethiopia.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Amharic: የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር
Agency overview
Formed1907 (1907)
23 August 1995 (1995-08-23) (under current state)
JurisdictionEthiopian government
HeadquartersMenelik II Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
9.019158°N 38.762614°E / 9.019158; 38.762614
Agency executive
  • Taye Atskeselassie, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Websitewww.mfa.gov.et

The current ministry was established 23 August 1995 with the passing of Proclamation 4-1995, which also established the other 14 original ministries.[1] The current minister of foreign affairs is Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie, since 8 February 2024.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for conducting the country's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic relations with other nations and international organizations.[2]

Historically, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has existed since the imperial era, but its organizational structure and functions have evolved over time. During the imperial period, the ministry coordinated Ethiopia's foreign relations under the emperor's direct supervision. Following the overthrow of the monarchy in 1974, Ethiopia went through various changes, including the establishment of a communist regime. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued its role but adapted to the new political order.[3]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborates closely with the Prime Minister's Office and other relevant governmental agencies to shape Ethiopia's foreign policy objectives. It represents Ethiopia's interests in international arena, conducts negotiations and diplomacy on various issues, and handles matters related to international law, treaties, and agreements.

List of ministers

This is a list of ministers of foreign affairs of Ethiopia:[4]

  • 1907–1910: Negadras Haile Giyorgis Woldemikael
  • 1910–1911: Negadras Yigezu Behabte
  • 1912: Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde
  • 1912–1916: Dejazmatch Beyene Yimer
  • 1916–1917: Ras Mulugeta Yeggazu
  • 1917: Tsehafi Taezaz Wolde Meskel Tariku (acting)
  • 1917–1930: Ras Tafari Makonnen
  • 1930–1936: Blattengeta Heruy Wolde Selassie
  • 1941–1942: Blattengeta Lorenzo Taezaz
  • 1942–1943: Blattengeta Ephrem Teweldemedhin (acting)
  • 1943–1958: Tsehafi Taezaz Aklilu Habte-Wold (acting to 1949)
  • 1953: Ambaye Wolde Mariam (acting)
  • 1958–1960: Yilma Deressa
  • 1960–1961: Haddis Alemayehu
  • 1961: Mikael Imru
  • 1961–1971: Ketema Yifru
  • 1971–1974: Minasse Haile
  • 1974: Dejazmatch Zewde Gebre-Sellassie
  • 1974–1977: Kifle Wodajo
  • 1977–1983: Feleke Gedle-Giorgis
  • 1983–1986: Goshu Wolde
  • 1986–1989: Berhanu Bayeh
  • 1989–1991: Tesfaye Dinka
  • 1991: Tesfaye Tadesse
  • 1991–2010: Seyoum Mesfin
  • 2010–2012: Hailemariam Desalegn
  • 2012: Berhane Gebre-Christos (acting)
  • 2012–2016: Tedros Adhanom
  • 2016–2019: Workneh Gebeyehu
  • 2019–2020: Gedu Andargachew
  • 2020–2024: Demeke Mekonnen[5]
  • 2024–present: Taye Atskeselassie[5]

See also
  • Foreign aid to Ethiopia
  • List of diplomatic missions of Ethiopia
  • List of diplomatic missions in Ethiopia

Notes
  1. Text of the proclamation (accessed 13 July 2010)
  2. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia - This is the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia".
  3. "History of the Ministry - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia". 30 August 2021.
  4. "Foreign ministers E-K". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
  5. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia on X".


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