The 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Ethiopia
Ethiopia and France celebrate this year their 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations. On March 20th 1897, Léonce Lagarde signed with Menelik II a friendship treaty between the two countries, recognizing the independence of Ethiopia. This treaty marked the beginning of a strong friendship, embodied in several domains.
Although the first contacts between France and Ethiopia predate 1897, this anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the depth and diversity of our relations for the past 125 years and, also, to look towards the future, by highlighting the projects our two countries have conducted in common in different fields (cultural, political, economic or scientific).
This celebration begins in March 2022 and will last for a year, until February 2023. Each month will be the opportunity to celebrate a specific theme in which Franco-Ethiopian cooperation has been successful. These successes will be celebrated through a series of various events (exhibitions, conferences, inaugurations, festivals etc.) highlighting historical moments and figures.