Ethiopia and Cameroon Discuss Wider Economic Cooperation Ahead of 60-Year Diplomatic Milestone

Ethiopia and Cameroon have discussed expanding economic cooperation as they approach 60 years of diplomatic relations, according to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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  • Ethiopia and Cameroon have discussed expanding economic cooperation as they approach 60 years of diplomatic relations, according to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ethiopia, Cameroon Seek to Expand Economic Cooperation as Diplomatic Ties Near 60 Years
Ethiopia, Cameroon Seek to Expand Economic Cooperation as Diplomatic Ties Near 60 Years

Ethiopia and Cameroon have held talks on expanding economic cooperation as the two countries prepare to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on July 30, 2026.

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met Cameroon’s Minister of External Relations, Lejeune Mbella Mbella, for the discussions. The stored official report said the meeting focused on ways to deepen economic ties.

The announcement establishes the diplomatic anniversary and the two governments’ stated direction for economic engagement, but it did not provide details of agreements, investment values or a timetable for new initiatives.