Addis ababa: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) emphasized that the eleventh Tana Forum offers a critical opportunity to reaffirm Ethiopia's outstanding contribution to peace and security across the African continent. Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, Spokesperson for the Ministry, told ENA that the Forum remains a vital continental platform, facilitating dialogue, discussion, and the exchange of ideas aimed at tackling Africa's peace and security challenges through collective, homegrown approaches.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, a three-day forum is being held from October 24 to 26, 2025, with its opening session in Bahir Dar and subsequent sessions in Addis Ababa, under the theme 'Africa in an Evolving Global Order.' The event brought together a notable array of participants, including Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede, alongside senior African, regional, and international officials, policymakers, and scholars engaged in the continent's peace and security agenda.
Ambassador Nebiat explained that the theme reflects Africa's evolving role amid geopolitical competition and multilateral cooperation. He stressed the need for 'African solutions to African problems,' emphasizing African-led approaches to peace and security issues. The forum's discussions and recommendations, according to him, will provide crucial guidance for African policymakers in addressing regional and global challenges.
He also noted that hosting the Tana Forum for the eleventh time affirms Ethiopia's commitment and leadership in advancing peace and regional cooperation. In the official opening, Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede stressed the importance of charting a new path to determine Africa's destiny within the emerging global order.
The Chief Administrator emphasized that the Tana Forum is a vital platform for developing innovative African solutions to continental and global issues, urging for greater international cooperation. He also underscored that the forum will address how Africa can effectively harness its natural resources for industrialization, agricultural transformation, and technological advancement, specifically emphasizing the need to empower African youth in technology and innovation.