PM holds discussion with Tesla head

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with Elon Musk, the co-founder and CEO at Tesla, on COVID19 mitigation efforts in Africa.

Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California.

The company specializes in manufacturing electric vehicle, giant batteries, solar panel and solar roof tiles, among others.

The Prime Minister tweeted that he had a good discussion with the South African born Musk.

Good talking to one of Africa’s golden sons @elonmusk of @Tesla on #COVID19 mitigation efforts in #Africa. I appreciate his foresight in looking across continents to lend support in these times. Looking forward to working together and witnessing his inventiveness.

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) April 10, 2020

Founded in 2003, Tesla is the top manufacturer of electric vehicles in the US.