Ethiopia and Eurobond Holders Commit to Timely and Efficient Debt Treatment Negotiations

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2025 (FMC) — A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by Finance Minister Mr. Ahmed Shide, engaged in a constructive discussion with Ethiopia’s Eurobond Holders on the margins of the 2025 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings in Washingto, D.C..

The meeting focused on Ethiopia’s debt treatment progress under the G20 Common Framework following the successful agreement in principle reached with Ethiopia’s Official Creditors Committee in March 2025.

On the occasion, Minister Ahmed Shide updated the commercial creditors on Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reform progress.

The delegation also discussed Ethiopia’s economic outlook in view of the comprehensive reforms undertaken.

Subsequently, the two sides agreed to continue the dialogue to ensure smooth debt treatment negotiations that conclude in a timely and efficient manner.