Orange reiterates keen interest in Ethiopia’s telecom market

Addis Ababa, May 11, 2023 (FBC) – State Minister of Finance, Eyob Tekalign, met with Jerome Henique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa.

The parties discussed the investment opportunities in the telecom sector and how to work together.

Eyob reiterated the Government’s commitment to attract investors in the telecom sector and its importance to the national digital transformation and inclusive growth agenda.

The State Minister also updated the CEO on the telecom sector reforms in the past two years including the entrance of Safaricom Ethiopia, the transformation of Ethio-telecom, the robust regulatory environment, and the improvements in the investment climate.

Henique on his part reiterated Orange’s interest in the Ethiopian market as well as the region.

The CEO shared Orange’s successful track record of investments in the African telecom market.

The parties agreed to continue with technical discussions to realize the telecom sector investment opportunities.

Orange telecom is one of the leading telecommunications operator and digital service providers serving 287 million customers, individuals, professionals, and large companies.

It is stated that the company is one of the world’s foremost telecommunications operators for multinational companies, under the Orange Business brand.