Diplomacy
Ethiopian PM Extends COP32 Invitation to BRICS Counterparts
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AI SUMMARY
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invited BRICS leaders to COP32 in Ethiopia, advocated for African representation in global finance, and met with world leaders on the sidelines of the New Delhi summit.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invited BRICS leaders to attend the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), which Ethiopia will host in 2027.
- Addressing the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, the Prime Minister stated that Ethiopia expects over 80,000 delegates for the COP32 summit.
- Abiy advocated for equitable African representation within global financial and trade architectures.
- He formally requested the New Development Bank (NDB) to establish a regional branch in Addis Ababa.
- On the summit sidelines, Abiy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral cooperation in defense technologies, investment frameworks, and nuclear energy.
- He met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to review regional security dynamics and Red Sea diplomacy.
- BRICS member states endorsed Ethiopia's accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and pledged technical support.
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