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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu

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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu

@DrWorkneh

Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development @IGADsecretariat /Former Police Chief, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Transport of Ethiopia

Joined December 2019

Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
Jun 16
As we mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, I extend my warmest wishes to Muslims across the IGAD region and around the world. May this new year bring peace to our communities, prosperity to our nations, and hope to all those striving for a better future. Hijri Mubarak.
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
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Jun 10
Farewell to H.E. Dr. Heike Fuller, the outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Djibouti and Permanent Representative to IGAD. H.E. Dr. Heike Fuller has played important role in strengthening IGAD–Germany relations, through which we jointly
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
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Jun 10
Today, I received H.E. Mohammed Saeed the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to the Republic of Djibouti for a courtesy call. Our discussions focused on the evolving situation in Sudan, the humanitarian challenges facing affected communities, and the importance of
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
Jun 9
This afternoon, I joined fellow Chief Executive Officers of the African Union Regional Economic Communities in a meeting chaired by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss strengthening AU–REC coordination and enhancing collaboration
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
Jun 9
As H.E. Mikhail Golovanov concludes his tenure as Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Djibouti and Permanent Representative to IGAD, I extend my appreciation for his commitment to advancing fruitful cooperation between IGAD and Russia Federation.I wish him
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
Jun 8
Received H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Italy’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Djibouti, the Republic of South Sudan, and IGAD. We exchanged on the challenges facing regional peace and security. We also deliberated on a roadmap for the
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
Jun 5
In a time of growing global uncertainty, sustained partnership and dialogue remain indispensable. Today, at the IGAD Office in Addis Ababa, I co convened the IGAD–Sweden Annual Partnership Meeting with H.E. Magnus Lennartsson, Ambassador of Sweden to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and IGAD.
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
May 29
Disease outbreaks do not respect borders, and neither should our response. This morning, together with IGAD Health Ministers, I convened the IGAD Extraordinary Health Ministerial Meeting on the current Ebola outbreak. Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to collective
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
May 27
Congratulations my brother @adoniaayebare on your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda. IGAD values your friendship, leadership, and steadfast support, including your role in strengthening our presence and engagement in New York. I look forward
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
May 26
Eid Mubarak! As we celebrate Eid Al-Adha, let’s remember the spirit of sacrifice, devotion, and kindness. Wishing you a beautiful day of celebration with family, friends, and plenty of blessings.
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
May 25
Days after the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, I received H.E. Jerome Bresson, Ambassador of France to Djibouti and accredited to IGAD, as he presented his letters of credence. We discussed the evolving geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and opportunities to strengthen
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
@DrWorkneh
May 22
Across our region, many women are transforming the lives of their families through small businesses that support livelihoods and strengthen communities. Today in Djibouti, I handed over outdoor market umbrellas to Women Initiative Djibouti to support local women in growing their
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Dr Workneh Gebeyehu
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May 19
Congratulations Arsenal!!
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