PM Abiy meets with new Chinese FM Qin Gang

Addis Ababa, January 10, 2023 (FBC) – The FDRE Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, met today with the recently appointed Chinese Foreign Minister, Qin Gang.

The newly appointed Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Qin Gang, has arrived in Addis Ababa earlier today for his overseas official working visit.

During his stay in Ethiopia, the Chinese FM is scheduled to hold discussions with senior government officials of Ethiopia as well as AU Commission chiefs and officials to strengthen cooperation and bilateral ties.

Accordingly, PM Abiy met with Qin Gang today and held discussion to highlight steadfast bilateral issues.

Following their discussion, Prime Minister Abiy stated that the relation between Ethiopia and China remains steadfast.

“I welcome to Ethiopia, Mr Qin Gang, the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China. The relations between the two countries remains steadfast”, the Premier wrote on Twitter.

“Our discussion today highlighted this. Our shared strategic development goals and commitment to continental and global cooperation”, he added.