Article 86 — Principles for External Relations

1. To promote policies of foreign relations based on the protection of national interests and respect for the sovereignty of the country. 2. To promote mutual respect for national sovereignty and equality of states and non- interference in the internal affairs of other states. 3. To ensure that the foreign relation policies of the country are based on mutual interests and equality of states as well as that international agreements promote the interests of Ethiopia. 4. To observe international agreements which ensure respect for Ethiopia’s sovereignty and are not contrary to the interests of its Peoples. 5. To forge and promote ever growing economic union and fraternal relations of Peoples with Ethiopia’s neighbours and other African countries. 6. To seek and support peaceful solutions to international disputes.