PM Abiy, PM Giorgia Meloni sign Ethiopian-Italian Cooperation Framework Agreement

Addis Ababa, February 6, 2023 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was welcomed officially by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Palazzo Chigi earlier today.

During a working lunch, the two Prime Ministers accompanied by their delegation discussed the various facets of Ethio-Italian cooperation and partnership.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also signed the ‘Ethiopian-Italian Cooperation Framework 2023-2025 agreement which contains a financial commitment amounting to 180mil euros, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

The financial commitment of both soft loans and grants will be applied towards key activities within the scope of economic development and job creation within the agriculture and industry sectors and basic services delivery in health and education.