State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, held discussions with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia, Abdullah Hassan A. Alzahrani, today at his office.
Ambassador Hadera underscored the longstanding relations between Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, rooted in strong cultural, religious, and people-to-people ties.
He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong commitment to its multifaceted relations with Saudi Arabia and its readiness to work toward further deepening a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.
The State Minister also expressed his best wishes for Saudi Arabia’s candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the 2027–2031 term, and underscored the importance of supporting qualified candidates from the Global South with a clear understanding of the challenges facing the continent and the wider global health landscape.


