Germany affirms readiness to back Ethiopia in job creation, agriculture and rehabilitation areas

Addis Ababa, March 24, 2022 (FBC) – A High Level German Delegation led by Marcus von Essen, Head of the East Africa Division at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, discussed with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia.

The Finance State Minister, Semereta Sewasew briefed the delegation on major activities being carried out by the Government of Ethiopia regarding rehabilitation of war affected communities, implementation of the homegrown economic reform and efforts to increase the productivity of the agriculture sector.

The Head of the East Africa Division at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development affirmed readiness of Germany to support Ethiopia in job creation, agriculture and rehabilitation areas.

He further vowed commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Germany and Ethiopia in multifaceted areas of cooperation.