OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA TO MALAYSIA 25 - 26 OCTOBER 2024

OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

ETHIOPIA TO MALAYSIA

25 - 26 OCTOBER 2024

The Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali (PhD) will undertake an Official Visit to Malaysia from 25 to 26 October 2024. This will be his first visit to Malaysia since his appointment as Ethiopia's Prime Minister in April 2018. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali will be accompanied by First Lady of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Zinash Tayachew Bere; Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Gedion Timotheos; Cabinet Ministers and senior officials of the Government of Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali will be received by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim in an Official Welcoming Ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting. The discussion between the two leaders will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and commodities, halal industry, sustainable development, health, tourism, and education. Both leaders are also expected to discuss regional and international issues of mutual concern. A joint press conference will be held following the bilateral meeting.

This Official Visit will further add to the ongoing efforts in enhancing relations between Malaysia and Ethiopia. Ethiopia ranked as Malaysia's 26th largest trading partner in the African continent in 2023. The value of bilateral trade between Malaysia and Ethiopia stood at RM446.8 million, with exports from Malaysia to Ethiopia valued at RM358.6 million, representing a 24.6 per cent increase from the previous year. Malaysia's exports to Ethiopia are electrical and electronic products; palm oil and palm oil based agricultural products; chemical and chemical products; and textiles, apparels and footwear. In 2023, the trade balance was in Malaysia's favour.

PUTRAJAYA

24 October 2024