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On the occasion, Ambassador Roza Yerukneh, Director-General for Public Diplomacy Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered an extensive briefing on Ethiopia’s rich history and tourism sector. She highlighted Ethiopia’s status as the origin of humankind and coffee, its unique heritage, and its diverse cultural and ethnic mosaic.
Ambassador Roza also introduced the students to Ethiopia’s UNESCO-registered heritage sites, highlighting the country’s diverse tourism opportunities, including gastronomy, MICE tourism, and its rich cultural heritage.
Amha Hailegiorgis, Deputy Director-General for Middle East, Asia and Pacific Affairs, welcomed the students and briefed them on key milestones in the diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Japan. He noted that official diplomatic relations were established in 1958 with the opening of the respective embassies, marking a longstanding bilateral engagement that dates back to 1920.
The briefing further highlighted the robust economic cooperation between the two countries, noting that Japan is a key market for Ethiopian coffee exports and that numerous Japanese companies are actively present in Ethiopia. The discussions also touched upon broader regional partnerships, including Japan’s development support across Africa and educational initiatives through which hundreds of Ethiopians have studied in Japan.
The session concluded with an interactive engagement, featuring fruitful exchanges on Ethiopia’s tourism sector and the strong bilateral ties between Ethiopia and Japan. Expressing their admiration for the country, the Japanese students shared their warm impressions of their visit to Ethiopia.
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