| Embassy of the United States, Addis Ababa | |
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| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Address | US Embassy, Algeria St, Addis Ababa |
| Coordinates | 9°3′29″N38°45′47″E / 9.05806°N 38.76306°E |
| Website | https://et.usembassy.gov |
The Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia and the United States established diplomatic relations on December 27, 1903, when King Menelik II of Ethiopia and U.S. representative Robert P. Skinner signed a treaty of commerce. [1] [2] The first American Legation in Ethiopia was established on July 6, 1909, with Hoffman Philip presenting his credentials in Addis Ababa. [2]
In early May 1936, an attack on the embassy occurred. Italy invaded Ethiopia and occupied Addis Ababa on May 6, 1936, prompting the withdrawal of U.S. diplomatic representation and the closure of the American Legation. [2] U.S. Minister Resident and Consul General Cornelius Van H. Engert departed on March 4, 1937, and the consulate was closed on March 31, 1937. [2] The American Legation was reopened on August 31, 1943. On June 28, 1949, the legation was elevated to an embassy, with Ambassador George Robert Merrell presenting his credentials. The Ethiopian Legation in the United States was elevated to Embassy status on September 27, 1949. [2]
Throughout the Cold War, the relationship between the two nations was strained as Ethiopia aligned with the Soviet Union. Relations began to improve significantly after the fall of the communist Mengistu regime in 1991. [3]
In 2011, the United States dedicated what became the largest U.S. embassy in sub-Saharan Africa in Addis Ababa. The embassy neighbors the United States Mission to the African Union. [3]
The foreign relations of Ethiopia refers to overall diplomatic relationship of Ethiopia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs oversees foreign relations and diplomatic missions of the country.
Ethiopia–United States relations are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United States. Ethiopia is a strategic partner of the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. The United States is the largest donor to Ethiopia: in 2008 U.S. foreign aid to Ethiopia totaled US$969 million, in 2009 $916 million, with 2010 estimated at $513 million and $586 million requested for 2011. U.S. development assistance to Ethiopia is focused on reducing poverty and supporting economic development emphasizes economic, governance, and social sector policy reforms. Some military training funds, including training in such issues as the laws of war and observance of human rights, also are provided.
This is a summary history of diplomatic relations of the United States listed by country. The history of diplomatic relations of the United States began with the appointment of Benjamin Franklin as U.S. Minister to France in 1778, even before the U.S. had won its independence from Great Britain in 1783.
The attack on the United States embassy in Addis Ababa was an assault against the chancery of the embassy of the United States to the Ethiopian Empire by shiftas. It occurred in early May 1936 following the collapse of the Ethiopian government and the departure of Emperor Haile Selassie from the city prior to the Italian conquest of Addis Ababa. The attack forced the temporary abandonment of the compound and the evacuation of its personnel by the British Army.
The Embassy of the United States in Pretoria is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in South Africa.
Ethiopia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Ethiopia has no embassy in Spain, but the Ethiopian embassy in Paris is accredited to Spain. Ethiopia has an honorary consulate in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Addis Ababa is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The embassy is concurrently accredited to the Republic of Djibouti. In addition, the ambassador serves as the Indonesian representative for the African Union. The first Indonesian ambassador to Ethiopia was Suadi Soeromiharjo (1964–1968). The current ambassador, Al Busyra Basnur, was appointed by President Joko Widodo on 7 January 2019.
Cornelius Van Hemert Engert was an American diplomat who served in Ethiopia, Iran, and Afghanistan.
The Embassy of the United States in Helsinki is the diplomatic mission of the United States to Finland.
Ethiopia–Poland relations pertain to the diplomatic connections between Ethiopia and Poland.
The Embassy of the United States in Reykjavík is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Iceland.
Ethiopia–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Ethiopia and the State of Palestine.
Embassies are the main entries, while consulates-general are shown as sub-entries for each country. A full list can be found at List of diplomatic missions of the United States. | |||
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