ADDIS ABABA — UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed held talks with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister during a transit stop in Addis Ababa, discussing regional developments, Ethiopia’s new government and the humanitarian situation in Tigray.
Mohammed stopped in the Ethiopian capital while returning to New York, according to a UN briefing.
During the meeting, Mohammed congratulated Ethiopia’s newly formed government following the swearing-in of its cabinet.
She also highlighted women’s representation in the new administration, noting that women make up 41 percent of the cabinet.
The UN deputy chief also reaffirmed the United Nations’ position on Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, underscoring their importance to regional stability.
The diplomatic engagement came alongside a UN update on humanitarian operations in Tigray, where aid agencies have reported modest progress in reaching conflict-affected communities.
Humanitarian partners have resumed food distributions to communities facing severe needs following years of conflict and disruption.
Electronic cash transfers for vulnerable populations have also resumed after local banking services were restored.
The UN said relief agencies are preparing to replenish humanitarian stocks in the region, including supplies for warehouses and distribution centres that were looted during previous hostilities.
Despite the progress, humanitarian operations remain under pressure.
Insecurity around active conflict front lines continues to restrict the movement of aid workers and supplies. Localised cash shortages and the risk of further looting are also complicating relief operations.
Humanitarian agencies continue to face uncertainty over access to some affected areas.
The UN said these challenges are limiting the ability of aid organisations to deliver assistance consistently to vulnerable populations.
The organisation renewed its call for rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access across Ethiopia.
The UN said improved access is essential to ensure that food, financial assistance and other critical relief reach people affected by conflict.
The latest briefing highlights a mixed humanitarian picture in Tigray, with the resumption of some aid operations offering signs of progress while insecurity, logistical constraints and access concerns continue to threaten relief efforts.
The UN’s engagement in Addis Ababa also comes as Ethiopia continues to navigate complex regional security and political challenges, with the organisation stressing the importance of sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability.
