Urban Dev’t and Infrastructure Minister, Mayor of Stuttgart discuss cooperation

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2023 (FBC) – An Ethiopian delegation led by the Minister of Urban Development and Infrastructure, Chaltu Sani visited Stuttgart’s town hall in Germany where the Minister discussed with Mayor of the City, Alexandra Sußmann, on how to cooperate in green infrastructure sector.

The Mayor of Stuttgart for Social and Social Integration, Dr. Alexandra Sußmann explained to the delegation about the ways how the city can collaborate with the Ministry in the area of urban development.

Among other things, the Mayor briefed the delegation on the interaction between climate mitigation and urban planning from Stuttgart’s perspective.

The Minister also exchanged views with the Mayor and the Head of the Office for Urban Planning and Housing of Stuttgart on ways of combating drought condition in cities.

Mayor Sußmann also highlighted the diverse cultural and social exchange with fellow Ethiopians in Stuttgart: “The Ethiopian community in Stuttgart makes a major contribution to the integration of refugees and the commitment to intercultural sphere is outstanding,” the Mayor said.

Around 650 people of Ethiopian origin live in Stuttgart, Germany including 206 people with Ethiopian nationality, according to Mayor Office of Stuttgart.