President Kagame Meets Shimelis Abdisa

President Paul Kagame met with Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia Region, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Urugwiro Village. Shimelis Abdisa is part of a delegation from Ethiopia. The meeting was confirmed by the Office of the President through a statement shared on X, stating that they discussed bilateral relations. Shimelis Abdisa has served as the President of the Oromia Region since April 18, 2019. His leadership is recognized for initiatives aimed at transforming the Oromia Region, particularly in agricultural development. Oromia is the largest region in Ethiopia, spanning over 35

President Paul Kagame met with Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia Region, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Urugwiro Village. Shimelis Abdisa is part of a delegation from Ethiopia. The meeting was confirmed by the Office of the President through a statement shared on X, stating that they discussed bilateral relations. Shimelis Abdisa has served as the President of the Oromia Region since April 18, 2019. His leadership is recognized for initiatives aimed at transforming the Oromia Region, particularly in agricultural development. Oromia is the largest region in Ethiopia, spanning over 350,000 square kilometers and home to nearly 40 million people—approximately one-third of Ethiopia's population. ALSO READ: Rwanda National Police, Ethiopian Federal Police Sign Memorandum of Understanding Rwanda and Ethiopia maintain strong relations in sectors such as agriculture, trade, and education. The two countries also collaborate closely on training and military exercises. On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Rwanda National Police and the Ethiopian Federal Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to strengthen police cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and security. The MoU was signed during the official visit of Rwanda's Inspector General of Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, in December 2024. The visit aimed to enhance the relationship between the police institutions of both countries. On February 13, 2024, Rwanda and Ethiopia signed five Memoranda of Understanding across various sectors following a three-day Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the meeting, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, fostering closer diplomatic ties through political consultations, and promoting regional stability, among other topics. Five years ago, Rwanda and Ethiopia signed a cooperation agreement on air travel services. This agreement allowed airlines from both countries, including RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines, to operate without restrictions, facilitating smoother air travel.