Ethiopia celebrates its long diplomatic history on 14 October
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Ethiopia is highlighting the long history of its foreign relations, from the trade networks of the kingdom of Aksum to its participation in regional and multilateral affairs. The reflection accompanies Ethiopian Diplomacy Day, celebrated on 14 October, according to Fanamc.
On 14 October 2026, Ethiopia highlighted the long history of its foreign relations, whose origins date back to the kingdom of Aksum. It maintained trade across the Red Sea with the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean world and extensive commercial networks, according to Fanamc.
These relations were based notably on trade, religious exchanges and political contacts with distant powers. They helped shape the international outlook of the region that corresponds to present-day Ethiopia, long before the creation of modern embassies and international organisations.
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