Leaders of Ethiopia and Azerbaijan witness signing of MOUs in defense and other sectorsLeaders of Ethiopia and Azerbaijan witness signing of MOUs in defense and other sectorsAddis Ababa, February 27, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in defense and other sectors following bilateral discussions in Baku today. It is known that the Ethiopian Prime Minister, alongside his high-level delegation, is in Azerbaijan for an official working visit since February 26. During his maiden official visit to Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussions aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries. The talks followed his reception in Baku and culminated in the signing of MOUs covering defense and additional areas of bilateral engagement. The MOUs in defense and other sectors were witnessed by the leaders as part of the visit, reflecting efforts to broaden cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.

Source: Ethiopian News February 27, 2026 09:15 UTC