Ethiopia, Japan explore ways to enhance trade, investment ties

Addis Ababa, March 18, 2021 (FBC) – Trade and Industry Minister of discussed with Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia Ito Takako on ways of enhancing trade ties between their respective countries.

The two further exchanged views on how to support existing Japanese investors in Ethiopia, and how to seize opportunities in Ethiopia.

On the occasion, the Ethiopian Minister said his country has longstanding and deep rooted trade and bilateral relationship with Japan pledging commitment to transform these ties to higher level.

Ambassador Ito Takako, to her part expressed her readiness to contribute to enhancement of ties between Ethiopia and Japan in trade, investment and other areas of cooperation.

The two also stressed further cooperation especially in knowledge and technology transfer sector.