President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa. Ties have deepened in recent years, with Ankara mediating between Ethiopia and Somalia. Ethiopian media have broadly welcomed the trip, highlighting historic links, growing trade and Türkiye’s diplomatic role. State broadcaster Fana calls it a new stage in relations, while private outlet Addis Standard ties it to regional tensions and possible new deals.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2026 16:17 UTC