H.E. Ambassador Eskindir Yirga Asfaw
H.E. Ambassador Eskindir Yirga Asfaw currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Germany, with accreditation to the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. His appointment by H.E. President Sahlework Zewde underscores his esteemed role in representing Ethiopia across these nations.
Education and Academic Background
Ambassador Eskindir holds a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations from ECSU (2016) and a Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Communication from Addis Ababa University (2023).
Diplomatic and Professional Career
Ambassador Eskindir has a distinguished career spanning over two decades within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, where he has contributed extensively in various high-level roles:
- A/Deputy Director General, Europe and American Affairs Directorate General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2023 – Present)
- Director for European Union and Benelux Countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2022)
- Minister, Head of Business and Economic Diplomacy, Ethiopian Embassy in Berlin, Germany (2020 – 2021)
- Minister, Head of Business and Economic Diplomacy, Ethiopian Embassy in London, United Kingdom (2019)
- Chief of Cabinet, Office of the state minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2017 – 2018)
- Counselor, Politics and Public Diplomacy, Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (2011 – 2014)
- Chief Editor, Public Diplomacy and Communication Directorate General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2008 – 2010)
- Protocol Officer to the Minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2006 – 2008)
- Personal Assistant to the state minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2004 – 2005)
- Attaché, Consular Affairs Directorate General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2003 – 2004)
Ambassador
Eskindir is fluent in both Amharic and English and possesses a foundational
understanding of German.
Previous Ambassadors
H.E. Fekadu Beyene, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2023 – 2024
H.E. Mulu Solomon, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2019 – 2023
H.E. Kuma Demeksa, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2015 – 2019
H.E. Fesseha Ashgedom, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2010 – 2015
H.E. Kassahun Ayele, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2006 – 2009
H.E. Hiruy Amanuel, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 2002 – 2006
H.E. Berhanetensay Woldesenbet, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1992 – 2002
H.E. Tadesse Terrefe, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1983 – 1989
H.E. Teffera Shawul, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From May 1991 – Sep 1991
H.E. Tibebu Bekele, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1990 – 1992
H.E. Lemma Gutema, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1986 – 1991
H.E. Berhanu Jembere, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1977 – 1986
H.E. Dr. Hailegebriel Dagne, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1977 – 1983
H.E. Bekele Endeshaw, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1974 – 1977
H.E. Amha Aberre, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1966 – 1969
H.E. Assefa Lemma , Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1961 – 1964, 1970 – 1974
H.E. Girmachew T. Hawariat , Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1960 – 1961
H.E. Efrem Teweldemedihin, Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1956 – 1958
H.E. Imiru Zelleke , Served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary In Germany
From 1954 – 1956
