Ethiopia, Netherlands to boost cooperation in the Agro-Industry sector

Addis Ababa, March 15, 2022 (FBC) – A delegation consisting of the Finance State Minister of Ethiopia, Semereta Sewasew and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Netherlands in Addis Ababa Thijs Woudstra has Dutch projects working in the horticulture and dairy sector.

During the visit, Semereta stated that the Netherlands is delivering continued support to Ethiopia to enhance the dairy and horticulture sectors, adding many Ethiopians are benefiting from the assistance.

Semereta briefed the delegation on activities being undertaken to tackle bottlenecks affecting businesses of small and medium level enterprises engaged in the agro-industry sector.

She also reiterated government’s continued support to new and existing enterprises and investors engaged in agro-industrial sectors in line with efforts under way to ensure food security in the country.

Semereta also noted that the Government is working hard to create conducive environment for investors in the sector. The state Minister further stressed the need to bolster cooperation between Ethiopia and the Netherlands in the Agriculture sector.

Ethiopia and the Netherlands have a longstanding and good relation in agricultural development and investment areas.