Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS summit, discussing bilateral relations and global issues. The meeting highlights Ethiopia’s engagement with international powers.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, attending his inaugural BRICS summit as a member nation, held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, October 23.
The Russian leader described Ethiopia’s inclusion in the group as a ‘significant step’, praising the close relationship between the nations. Their diplomatic connections have spanned over a century.
Putin stated, “Our countries often share similar positions on many global and regional issues. We value Ethiopia’s support for most Russian initiatives in the United Nations.”
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During his speech at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Abiy Ahmed emphasized the importance of robust intra-BRICS trade and investment across key sectors.
He described his country as having the third-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Earlier this year, Ethiopia officially became a member of the group of emerging economies. It is among the newest members of the bloc.
The BRICS nations have demonstrated a strong commitment to realizing their vision of a multipolar world, thereby amplifying the influence of the Global South. Some members have even promoted the group as a counterweight to the Western-dominated global order.
