The Ministry of Foreign Affairs () is the Ethiopian government ministry which oversees the foreign relations of Ethiopia.
The current ministry was established 23 August 1995 with the passing of Proclamation 4-1995, which also established the other 14 original ministries.Text of the proclamation (accessed 13 July 2010) The current minister of foreign affairs is Gedion Timotheos since 18 October 2024.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for conducting the country's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic relations with other nations and international organizations.
Historically, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has existed since the imperial era, but its organizational structure and functions have evolved over time. During the imperial period, the ministry coordinated Ethiopia's foreign relations under the emperor's direct supervision. Following the overthrow of the monarchy in 1974, Ethiopia went through various changes, including the establishment of a communist regime. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued its role but adapted to the new political order.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborates closely with the Prime Minister's Office and other relevant governmental agencies to shape Ethiopia's foreign policy objectives. It represents Ethiopia's interests in international arena, conducts negotiations and diplomacy on various issues, and handles matters related to international law, treaties, and agreements.
List of ministers This is a list of ministers of foreign affairs of Ethiopia:
1897–1907: Alfred Ilg 1907–1910: Negadras Haile Giyorgis Woldemikael 1910–1911: Negadras Yigezu Behabte 1912: Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde 1912–1916: Dejazmatch Beyene Yimer 1916–1917: Ras Mulugeta Yeggazu 1917: Tsehafi Taezaz Wolde Meskel Tariku 1917–1930: Ras Tafari Makonnen 1930–1936: Blattengeta Heruy Wolde Selassie 1941–1942: Blattengeta Lorenzo Taezaz 1942–1943: Blattengeta Ephrem Teweldemedhin 1943–1958: Tsehafi Taezaz Aklilu Habte-Wold 1953: Ambaye Wolde Mariam 1958–1960: Yilma Deressa 1960–1961: Haddis Alemayehu 1961: Mikael Imru 1961–1971: Ketema Yifru 1971–1974: Minasse Haile 1974: Dejazmatch Zewde Gebre-Sellassie 1974–1977: Kifle Wodajo 1977–1983: Feleke Gedle-Giorgis 1983–1986: Goshu Wolde 1986–1989: Berhanu Bayeh 1989–1991: Tesfaye Dinka 1991: Tesfaye Tadesse 1991–2010: Seyoum Mesfin 2010–2012: Hailemariam Desalegn 2012: Berhane Gebre-Christos 2012–2016: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 2016–2019: Workneh Gebeyehu 2019–2020: Gedu Andargachew 2020–2024: Demeke Mekonnen 2024: Taye Atske Selassie 2024–present: Gedion Timotheos
See also
Foreign aid to Ethiopia List of diplomatic missions of Ethiopia List of diplomatic missions in Ethiopia
Notes
External links Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Ministry of Youth & Sport of Ethiopia