Ethiopia, Iran Police Chiefs Sign Security, Intelligence Collaboration MoU

Ethiopia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) paving the way for security cooperation between their national police agencies. According to the Ethiopian Federal Police, the agreement, signed in Addis Abeba, outlines joint efforts to combat cross-border crime, share intelligence, and boost capacity through training and experience exchange. It marks a rare instance of formal collaboration between the two countries in the policing sector. The MoU was signed today by top commanders from both sides: Ethiopia’s police chief, Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael and his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan. The federal police said the MoU includes mechanisms for periodic monitoring to ensure concrete implementation. (Addis Standard)