As part of his official state visit to Ethiopia, President Isaac Herzog met with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, at the Prime Minister's Office in Addis Ababa. President Herzog thanked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and said, "Ethiopia is a pivotal nation in Africa and an important center of growth on the continent. President Herzog then met with the leadership of the local Jewish community in Addis Ababa. President Herzog expressed his deep appreciation to the community for its dedication to Jewish heritage and its longstanding contribution to strengthening the bond between the State of Israel and Ethiopian Jewry. At the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Herzog also visited the Science Museum in Addis Ababa, and drove together with the Prime Minister through 'Friendship Park' in the Ethiopian capital.

Source: Ethiopian News February 25, 2026 15:38 UTC