Indonesian Ambassador surprised by ‘magnificent’ Change in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, July 14, 2024 (FBC) – Indonesia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Al Busyra Basnur, said that he is surprised by the ongoing magnificent development in Addis Ababa since his arrival at the capital city about five years ago.

Recall that the Government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to transform Addis Ababa’s appearance and establish a solid foundation for building a modern city.

Particularly, the ongoing corridor development in Addis Ababa is one of the indicators that  enhances infrastructure, improves public services, and creates a more efficient and livable city in Africa for residents and visitors alike.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, the ambassador said “what I saw in the last five years I have been here is unbelievable.”

Ambassador Basnur stated that he has of late been witnessing a lot of new projects like parks, new buildings, libraries, and the museum, among others, in the city.

“This is very important,” he stressed.

According to him, this is one of the modalities and inviting sectors for foreigners to come, often to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, not only as tourists, but also as people seeking cooperation with the capital city.

“The roads are widened now. I was really shocked with the development in Addis Ababa; not only the road, but also the light. This city has really changed in the last five years when compared to when I arrived here in Addis Ababa.”

Ethiopia has a rich cultural heritage and a history that dates back thousands of years, he said, adding that today Ethiopia is undergoing significant economic transformation, with infrastructure development, industrialization, and improvements in social services.

During his stay here for over five years, the ambassador had traveled to different regions in Ethiopia, not only cities in the region, but also many remote areas and villages.

“I had to see the regions with my eyes. I made connections with many friends in the region. I think in the last couple of years, I spent more activities and I organized more activities not only at the embassy here, but more in the regions.”

He believes that Ethiopia is a great country that has a huge potential to develop very soon in economy, social, cultural, education and science.