Getachew reports Ethiopia–US talks on security and economic cooperation
Getachew Reda said talks in New York addressed closer Ethiopia–US security and economic cooperation, according to a September 22 report citing his statement. No detailed agreement was provided.
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- Getachew Reda said talks in New York addressed closer Ethiopia–US security and economic cooperation, according to a September 22 report citing his statement.
- No detailed agreement was provided.
Ethiopian prime ministerial adviser Getachew Reda said Ethiopia and the United States would strengthen cooperation on regional security and economic relations following talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, The Reporter reported on September 22, 2026.
The newspaper cited a social-media statement issued that day by Getachew, who advises Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on East African affairs. He said he had discussed regional peace and security with a US official. The report did not specify the date of the meeting separately from the statement.
According to The Reporter, the discussions followed up on a structured dialogue held in Washington in May 2026 covering trade, investment, defence and regional stability. The officials agreed to stay in close contact on peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the newspaper said.
Getachew was in New York as part of an Ethiopian delegation led by President Taye Atske-Selassie. The account describes an intention to deepen cooperation; it does not provide a signed agreement, financial commitments or an implementation timetable. A separate US account of the meeting was not available for verification.
