Forum focused on promotion of Ethiopia-China economic cooperation held in Beijing

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopian Ambassador in China, Teshome Toga has discussed with Director General of West Asia and African Affairs at Ministry of Trade of China, Jiang May on how to further enhance economic and development cooperation between Ethiopia and China in a forum held in Beijing.

The discussion between the two sides focused on new and existing cooperation projects introduced by the Government of China during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Saying that the flourishing economic cooperation between China and Ethiopia shows how the historical and longstanding relationship between the two countries is being transformed to a higher level, the Ambassador reiterated commitment of Ethiopia to cement its ties with China in trade, investment, health and digital economy sectors.

West Asia and African Affairs at Ministry of Trade of China, Jiang May, for his part, reaffirmed commitment of China to implement cooperation projects under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Jiang May further expressed his commitment to promote investment opportunities in Ethiopia and help more Chinese companies invest in Ethiopia.