Ethiopia and Thailand Sign Political Consultation and Business Cooperation Agreements
Ethiopia and Thailand signed two agreements on August 28 to formalize political consultations and strengthen links between their business communities.
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- Ethiopia and Thailand signed two agreements on August 28 to formalize political consultations and strengthen links between their business communities.
Ethiopia and Thailand signed two memoranda of understanding in Addis Ababa on August 28, 2026, establishing a framework for regular political consultations and closer cooperation between their business communities.
The agreements followed discussions between Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Earlier the same day, Sihasak met Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie for talks focused on expanding bilateral engagement.
The two meetings indicate that Addis Ababa and Bangkok are seeking to place their diplomatic and commercial relationship on a more structured footing. The available official reports did not provide implementation timetables or specific trade targets.
