Diplomacy
Ethiopia Pushes EU to Ease Trade Barriers as AU-EU Talks Begin
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AI SUMMARY
Ethiopia called on the European Union to ease trade restrictions and increase investments in energy, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure during AU-EU talks in Addis Ababa.
- Senior officials from the African Union and European Union opened talks in Addis Ababa on November 5 to advance commitments from the November 2025 Luanda summit.
- Ethiopia urged the EU to address implementation challenges surrounding the Everything But Arms preferential trade initiative, including the Deforestation Regulation and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
- Ambassador Meles Alem argued that EU trade and climate restrictions negatively affect African producers of cocoa, coffee, and other strategic commodities.
- Ethiopia called for concrete European investment in energy projects under the African Union's Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
- The meeting is expected to adopt an implementation plan covering peace and security, trade, economic development, climate action, food security, and digital technology.
- Ambassador Lemlem Fiseha presented the AU's common position on artificial intelligence and digital governance on behalf of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, outlining priorities for digital literacy, cybersecurity, and start-up support.
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