Putin Hails Surge in Ethiopia-Russia Trade to 1.3 Billion USD

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow. Putin highlighted a significant surge in bilateral trade, noting it reached 1.3 billion USD between January and September this year, more than doubling the total recorded for all of 2025. The leaders discussed strengthening ties in sectors including energy, agriculture, industry, space exploration, healthcare, and education.

Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to deepening relations with Ethiopia, describing their ties as friendly and constructive. He also expressed support for Ethiopia's upcoming role as host of the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Addis Ababa. Both leaders emphasized their ongoing coordination on international affairs, including through multilateral forums like BRICS and the United Nations.