United Nations Day Commemorated in Addis Ababa

Diplomats commemorated United Nations Day in Addis Ababa, highlighting Ethiopia's historic role as a founding member of the organization since 1945. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, praised Ethiopia as a reliable partner and a central hub for international diplomacy, noting its hosting of the African Union and UN agencies. In a message delivered on behalf of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, officials emphasized the need for global solidarity, dialogue, and collective action to address current challenges such as poverty and conflict. African Union representatives also commended Addis Ababa's strategic importance for connectivity, including the role of Ethiopian Airlines. Ambassador Yoseph Kassaye, representing the Ethiopian government, reaffirmed the nation's steadfast commitment to multilateralism and its ongoing contributions to global peace and sustainable development.