Ethiopian ambassador discusses with Senator Ted Cruz to cement Ethiopia-U.S. ties

Addis Ababa, April 5, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States of America, Binalef Andualem, held talks with former Congressman Jack Kingston and Senator Ted Cruz at the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Initially, Ambassador Binalef had a productive meeting with former Congressman Jack Kingston, where they engaged in an insightful exchange of ideas aimed at enhancing the relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.

Their discussion focused on strategies to foster better collaboration between Congress and the Administration to achieve this goal.

The Ambassador expressed deep appreciation for the Congressman’s profound knowledge of and genuine affection for Ethiopia, recognizing the potential for this passion to drive positive outcomes in U.S.-Ethiopian relations.

Similarly, Ambassador Binalef held a productive meeting with Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Africa subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

This meeting, their second, underscored a commitment to ongoing communication.

The two sides exchanged views on the work of the Africa subcommittee and its role in enhancing U.S.-Africa relations.

They also expressed a strong desire to collaborate more closely to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Ethiopia.

Their discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest and the potential for increased cooperation across various sectors.