WHEREAS, the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia concludes international agreements with other governments;

WHEREAS, all international agreements concluded by the Government shall promote the interests of Ethiopia pursuant to Article 86(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;

WHEREAS, it is necessary to harmonize the procedure for negotiation, conclusion, ratification, suspension, and termination of international agreements with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and other relevant laws;

WHEREAS, the Federal Government has the power to negotiate and ratify international agreements by virtue of Article 51(8) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;

THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: