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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Ethiopia is urging closer coordination and a more unified policy direction among BRICS members as it expands its engagement with the group.<\/p>\n

The East African nation is also stressing that research collaboration, sustained dialogue, and people-to-people ties will be essential in shaping effective collective action among member states.<\/p>\n

The call was made at the opening of the third BRICS Think Tanks Council Ethiopia Conference in Bahir Dar.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the opening session, Ambassador Minilik Alemu, Social Policy Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of the forum in strengthening mutual understanding among member and partner countries.<\/p>\n

He noted that the platform is essential for aligning policy perspectives ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit, stressing that shared analysis and academic engagement can help reinforce common positions on global and development issues.<\/p>\n

According to him, the recommendations from the BTTC serve as critical inputs into key outcome documents, including the Summit Declaration.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur conference is vital for coordinating our understanding and formulating a unified position,\u201d the ambassador said, stressing the need for \u201cbalanced and practical contributions\u201d to guide the 2026 BRICS Summit outcomes.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s accession to BRICS in 2024 has been described as a significant milestone in its long-standing pursuit of multilateral diplomacy and broader global engagement.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Minilik Alemu elaborated that the country\u2019s membership reflects core foreign policy priorities, particularly efforts to strengthen South-South cooperation and deepen partnerships in development finance, technology transfer, and trade expansion.<\/p>\n

He also underlined Ethiopia\u2019s recent admission into the New Development Bank as an important achievement, saying it is expected to improve access to infrastructure financing and enhance the country\u2019s participation in BRICS-led economic cooperation frameworks.<\/p>\n

Since joining the bloc, Ethiopia has taken what he called \u201csustained and concrete steps\u201d to engage actively in BRICS initiatives. He further indicated that Addis Ababa aims to reinforce its role within the group, especially in the lead-up to India\u2019s 2026 BRICS presidency.<\/p>\n

Beyond government engagement, Ambassador Minilik emphasized the importance of the \u201cpeople-to-people\u201d pillar of BRICS cooperation, which involves think tanks, civil society, media, business communities, academia, and cultural sectors.<\/p>\n

The Ambassador further noted that Ethiopian institutions have already begun forging stronger ties with their counterparts across BRICS countries, contributing to policy dialogue and academic collaboration.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the growing role of research and expert dialogue in shaping Ethiopia\u2019s engagement within BRICS. Platforms such as academic forums and think tank exchanges were described as essential in producing evidence-based policy recommendations that reflect diverse national experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese deliberations provide a solid intellectual foundation that enhances the credibility and effectiveness of BRICS cooperation in addressing complex global challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Minilik further called attention to the need for effective communication strategies to promote BRICS engagement and manage public expectations.<\/p>\n

He further noted that institutions such as the BRICS Business Council, think tanks, and media organizations must take a leading role in communicating Ethiopia\u2019s priorities both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n

As Ethiopia prepares to deepen its role within BRICS, the conference is expected to contribute to shaping forward-looking policy guidance and strengthening the country\u2019s influence within the bloc\u2019s evolving framework.<\/p>\n

The two-day conference is organized by the Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Bahir Dar University.<\/p>\n

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