Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa and a founding member of the United Nations. The headquarters of the African Union are located in Addis Ababa.
Bilateral Relations
Ethiopia
Greece and Ethiopia are linked by long-standing historical and close ties of friendship. The first Greek diplomatic mission in Ethiopia was established in 1917.
Ethiopia is represented in Greece by its Embassy in Rome via parallel accreditation. An Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia operates in Athens.
Bilateral Relations
Ethiopia is the 5th largest market for Greek exports in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main sectors of bilateral trade cooperation are agriculture and infrastructure.
Click here for information regarding the visa requirements for Greek citizens who want to travel to Ethiopia.
Click here for information regarding visa requirements for citizens of Ethiopia who want to travel to Greece.
The historic Greek Communities of Addis Ababa contribute significantly to the strengthening of bilateral relations. A contractual framework is in place, comprising agreements that are predominantly economic in nature. The educational and cultural relations between Ethiopia and Greece are governed by the Educational Agreement of 1954.
The Holy Archdiocese of Aksum under the Patriarchate of Alexandria is located in Addis Ababa. It includes in its spiritual jurisdiction the states of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia.
Contact details for Greek Missions
Addis Abeba
Embassy
Off Debre Zeit Road , P.O.Box 1168 Addis Abeba
Tel:
+251 114654911, 4654912
Fax:
+251 114665588
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Working Hours:
09:00-17:00
Head of Mission: Anna Farou, Minister Plenipotentiary second class
Addis Abeba
Consular Office
Off Debre Zeit Road, P.O.Box 1168 Addis Abeba
Tel:
+251 114654911, 4654912
Fax:
+251 114665588
Emergency Tel:
+251 969019844
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Consul: Vera Markopoulou, Member of the administrative staff