Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union, together with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, reaffirmed their joint and continued commitment to the people of Ethiopia during a press conference held at the UN Conference Center on 25 February 2025.

The event highlighted Germany’s additional commitment of 50 million EUR in humanitarian assistance, which will support cross-country projects implemented by UNHCR, UNICEF, and UN Women. This funding, officially announced at the end of 2024, will strengthen the humanitarian response also in Ethiopia over the coming years and address critical needs in vulnerable communities.

Dr. Alakbarov expressed gratitude for Germany’s unwavering support and its role as a steady and reliable partner to the UN system in Ethiopia. He emphasized Germany’s commitment to the principles of the Grand Bargain, which aim to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action. By providing unearmarked funding, Germany enables UN agencies to respond flexibly and swiftly to emerging humanitarian crises, ensuring that resources are allocated where they are most needed.