Malaysia, Ethiopia to hold first bilateral talks in KL next year
NEW DELHI: Malaysia and Ethiopia will convene their first bilateral consultation in Kuala Lumpur next year as both countries seek to build on growing diplomatic momentum following reciprocal visits by their leaders.
Malaysia and Ethiopia are set to hold their inaugural bilateral talks in Kuala Lumpur next year, marking a significant step in their diplomatic relations. This agreement emerged following reciprocal visits by their respective leaders, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia, at the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit.
The talks come in the wake of Ethiopia reopening its embassy in Malaysia in September 2025, after a 43-year absence, and Malaysia's reopening of its embassy in Addis Ababa. Anwar expressed gratitude for Ethiopia's support in Malaysia's engagement with BRICS, a move aimed at expanding economic and diplomatic ties with emerging markets.
He also extended an invitation to Ethiopia to establish an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, further enhancing diplomatic representation and fostering closer government-to-government and business engagement. The first consultation in Kuala Lumpur is expected to serve as a platform for reviewing existing cooperation and identifying new areas for collaboration.
This development underscores Malaysia's broader strategy to strengthen economic and diplomatic partnerships across Africa, with Ethiopia viewed as a key gateway to the continent's burgeoning markets.
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