Ethiopia–UK Talks: Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in London, with both sides reaffirming plans to deepen cooperation on regional peace, sustainable development, and economic ties, while also aligning climate priorities ahead of Ethiopia’s COP32 hosting in 2027. AU Election Praise: AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Ethiopia for the successful 7th General Election on June 1, praising NEBE’s professionalism and calling the vote a step toward credible, peaceful, transparent democratic governance. Ethiopia Delivers Summit: UN ECA chief Claver Gatete hailed Ethiopia as a model of transformative reform, pointing to the Green Legacy Initiative, renewable energy, e-mobility, and Ethiopian Airlines expansion, and noting COP32 as recognition of Ethiopia’s climate leadership. PM Abiy’s Message: At the “Ethiopia Delivers” summit, Abiy urged citizens to carry forward reform gains “from reform to lasting change,” framing development as a generational national duty rooted in Medemer. Election Reactions: Competing parties welcomed NEBE’s official results, with statements focusing on the election’s peaceful conclusion and pledges to engage constructively while urging the next government to tackle security and development challenges. BRICS Security Diplomacy: In New Delhi, NSA Ajit Doval told BRICS partners the bloc has a “special role” amid declining multilateralism, and highlighted energy stability after the Strait of Hormuz opening, while the 16th BRICS NSAs meeting also focused on non-traditional threats like terrorism and cyber risks. Refugee Inclusion Push: UNHCR chief Barham Salih praised Ethiopia’s Makatet Roadmap for integrating refugees into national systems and boosting self-reliance, following talks with President Taye Atske Selassie.