Ethiopia, Vietnam sign MoUs on trade and education cooperation

Addis Ababa, April 15, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính presided over a signing ceremony of cooperation documents, during which two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on trade and education cooperation.

Prime Minister Abiy was received by PM Phạm Minh Chính at the Presidential Palace in an official welcoming ceremony.

Following the ceremony, the two leaders and their respective delegations held a bilateral meeting, exchanging views on a range of issues, including updates on reforms undertaken in both countries and exploring economic and political areas for cooperation, particularly through experience sharing and investment.

The leaders also presided over a signing ceremony of cooperation documents, during which two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on trade and education cooperation.

Additionally, a civil aviation agreement was exchanged, paving the way for direct flights between Addis Ababa and Hanoi by Ethiopian Airlines, according to Office of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Viet Nam marks the first official visit by a head of government since diplomatic relations were established between the two countries fifty years ago.