On Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will receive Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. They will discuss Ethiopia’s reform efforts and enhanced cooperation between Sweden and Ethiopia on bilateral and multilateral issues.

Prime Minister Abiy has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for “his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.” Following the visit to Stockholm, Prime Minister Abiy will continue to Oslo for the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony.

Media programme

12.00 Photo opportunity when Prime Minister Stefan Löfven receives Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at the entrance of Adelcrantzska House.

Talks begin in the meeting room. 

Photo opportunity.

Photographers enter via Kopparporten, Rödbodgatan 6, between 11.15 and 11.45.

Please present your press credentials.

Registration is required. Please contact Nina Kefi at nina.kefi@gov.se