Ethiopian and German officials held a high-level meeting to reaffirm their strong partnership and prepare for government-to-government negotiations in November 2025. The discussion focused on Ethiopia’s reform progress and priority areas such as agro-processing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and governance. Germany expressed continued support through budget aid, capacity building, and investment, while both sides agreed to deepen cooperation and organize a business forum in Berlin. The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to support Ethiopia’s recovery, climate agenda, and long-term development goals.