FM Gedion Holds Talks with COP30 President-Designate Ambassador Lago as Ethiopia Advances COP32 Preparations 06.07.2026

On July 6, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate, Gedion Timothewos, met with COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago and his delegation. This high-level meeting served as a strategic platform for exchanging essential experiences and best practices regarding the organization of major multilateral climate summits. As Ethiopia intensifies its preparations to host the 2027 UN Climate Change Conference, the discussions focused on critical logistical aspects, stakeholder engagement, negotiation strategies, and overall conference management. By learning from Brazil's extensive preparations for COP30, Ethiopia aims to ensure that its upcoming summit is well-organized, inclusive, and impactful. This collaborative effort underscores Ethiopia's commitment to strengthening international cooperation on global climate action while developing a robust framework for successful conference delivery and effective multilateral coordination.
















