Addis Ababa, February 22, 2022 (FBC) – Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abiebie has discussed with Ambassador of Russia to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin on various fields of cooperation including transport and smart city development areas.
Exchange of views between the two sides took place on the prospects for the development of cooperation between the Russian side and the Administration of Addis Ababa.
Mayor Adanech briefed the ambassador on the city’s massive redevelopment plans to make it worthy of its name, Addis Ababa (“New Flower”).
She emphasized the intention of the city authorities to do everything necessary to ensure a more comfortable life for the citizens and guests of the Ethiopian capital, to meet their needs and interests.
Some specific directions of possible interaction in various fields were discussed. The Russian ambassador and the mayor agreed to continue a constructive dialogue.
According to the Mayor Office of Addis Ababa, Mayor Adanech and Ambassador Terekhin agreed to realize enhanced relationship and partnership between cities of the two countries in major urban development sectors.