The ambassador

Ambassador Tewodros Girma

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Canada

In office since December 2024

Career

• Joined Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008.
• Rose from Diplomatic Attaché to Minister Counselor, and was Advisor to the State Minister for Foreign Affairs before coming to Canada.
• Has worked on public diplomacy, African affairs, economic and business affairs, European affairs and IGAD affairs.
• Served at Ethiopia’s embassies in Berlin and Dar es Salaam.
• Has taken part in major international meetings, including African Union, AU–EU and G20-related summits.

His priorities in Canada are closer diplomatic, economic and cultural ties, and a united, engaged Ethiopian diaspora.