On her visit, the Foreign Secretary will put job creation at the heart of this effort - cutting off push factors driving people to migrate. She will sign a Joint Development Agreement to take forward 2 energy transmission projects totalling over $400 million developed by Gridworks - a British International Investment company that delivers UK investment across Africa. The Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said:We are forging new partnerships with countries across Africa and delivering long term solutions. In meetings with the Ethiopian Government, the Foreign Secretary discussed the important role which Ethiopia can play in resolving regional security challenges peacefully and diplomatically. Additional informationIn Ethiopia, the Foreign Secretary will also announce:

Source: Ethiopian News February 02, 2026 11:13 UTC