Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing a range of bilateral and multilateral issues, including a shared commitment to global peace and expanding access to education.
Prime Minister Abiy expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome in a tweet, stating, "Grateful to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the warm welcome to the Vatican earlier today. Our discussions focused on both bilateral and multilateral issues, including our shared commitment to global peace. We also agreed on the importance of collaborating to expand access to education."
The meeting underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Ethiopia and the Holy See, with both leaders emphasizing areas of common interest on the global stage.