Ethiopia at the UN, New York

Remarks by H.E. AMBASSADOR TAYE ASKE-SELASSIE at a webinar organized by United African Congress and the International Association of Applied Psychology on coronavirus in Africa: Stopping the spread and the panic with lessons learned from the Ebola epidemic on 09 April 2020, New York.

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On 24 August 2020, Ethiopia deposited its instrument of accession to the 1958 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (known as the New York Convention). Under Article XII (2), the Convention will come into force for Ethiopia on 22 November 2020. The Convention, which is broadly recognized as a foundational instrument of international arbitration, safeguards international arbitration agreements and provides for the recognition and enforcement... of foreign arbitral awards, subject to specific limited exceptions. Ethiopia's accession to the New York Convention is expected to reinforce, among others, the country's strategy to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth. For the full text of the Convention, please visit: https://t.co/o1WfmvPj5r Cc: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia , Spokesperson Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s statement at the United Nations Security Council on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam By H.E. AMBASSADOR TAYE ATSKE-SELASSIE, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS. ...Continue reading

COMMUNIQUE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY AFRICAN UNION (AU) BUREAU OF THE ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT VIDEO-TELECONFERENCE MEETING ON THE GRAND ETHIOPIAN RENAISSANCE DAM (GERD), 26 JUNE 2020

Press statement of the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy: #Ethiopia is of the conviction that the 3 countries can conclude negotiation on the guidelines and rules with an outcome that maximizes the benefits of the countries .

Foreign Minister Gedu urges Egypt to engage in good faith on the ongoing trilateral negotiation ======================= Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Gedu Andargachew, in his briefing to media today (June 15) regarding the ongoing tripartite talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, reiterated the absolute need for development and the legitimate right of Ethiopia to provide electricity to almost 65% of its population. ... The Minister further noted that Ethiopia is participating in the tripartite talks on the basis of the accepted principles of ‘cooperation’ and ‘causing no significant harm,’ in addition to recognizing its rights to equitably and reasonably utilize its water resources. Although the current tripartite talk enter into its fifth day session, the age-old stance of Egypt acting as the sole owner of the Nile waters coupled with its uncompromising attitude to the realities of the day is stalling the talks, he said. Egypt is foot lagging in the tripartite talks while attempting to take the GERD case to the United Nations Security Council, does not go with the spirits of the DoP and urged to commit itself, in good faith, to the trilateral negotiation.

The Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations is appealing to all Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia for financial contributions in support of the efforts of the COVID-19 emergency National Resource Mobilization Committee. !

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Statement by the African Group of Ambassadors to the United Nations in New York on COVID-19 ======================== We, African Group of Ambassadors to the United Nations in New York, are deeply concerned by the alarming rate of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic which is one of the most serious crises that have affected humanity in its modern history. We express our deepest condolences to the countries and families who have lost their loved ones as a result of the COVID-19...Continue reading

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE COORDINATING BUREAU OF THE NON- ALIGNED MOVEMENT (NAM) IN SUPPORT OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) AND ITS DIRECTOR-GENERAL ==================== 1. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) recalls the Communiques issued on 26 May 2017 and on 25 March 2020, on The Election of Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and on The COVID-19 Pandemic, respectively. ... 2. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) extends its full support to the WHO and to the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, while recognizing the critical role and guidance it is currently playing on the frontlines, including with the provision of guidance, training, equipment and concrete life-saving services, in order to ensure the effective response of the international community to the ever-increasing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is the greatest human crisis and health emergency of our times. 3. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is confident that Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will continue discharging his duties as Director-General of the WHO with utmost responsibility, to continue advancing the stated goal of the Organization, to build a better and healthier future for people all over the world, emphasizing that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being. 4. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) reiterates that it is time to avoid the politicization of the virus and to set aside all political ideologies and discrimination for the sake of all humankind; it is time for global unity and for redoubling international solidarity and multilateral cooperation in order to, together, ensure that our common enemy, COVID-19, is defeated sooner rather than later, along with its severe health and socio-economic consequences. New York, 09 April 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to comply with the stay-at-home guidance of New York and New Jersey state governments, the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations will operate with reduced staff until further notice. A core staff is available to address urgent queries. Our phone lines are open during normal business hours (+1 212-421-1830). For further information email us at [email protected]. Stay safe!

A Briefing on the Desert Locust Upsurge in the Greater Horn of Africa, was held today in New York. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) jointly organized the briefing and appealed for anticipatory actions in support of the activities made by countries of the region. Deputy Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, Ambassador Gebeyehu Ganga, in his remarks on the event noted that ...Continue reading