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Ethiopia, China Ink Five Agreements (April 24, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with Prime Minister Li Keqiang to discuss the further strengthening of Ethiopia-China relations. Premier Li Keqiang confirmed that China will continue to support Ethiopia’s efforts in promoting the wellbeing of its citizens and its economy. Both Prime Ministers presided over the signing of five agreements that reflect the deepening […]

Ethiopia, China Sign USD 1.8bln Investment Agreement (April 24, 2019)

Ethiopia and China have signed a 1.8 billion US dollars investment agreement which covers provision of electric power transmission and distribution lines. The agreement was signed following Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed’s meeting with State Grid Corporation of China, according to Office of the Prime Minister. PM Dr Abiy also oversaw the signing of the […]

PM Dr Abiy Arrives to China to Attend BRI Forum (April 23, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed arrived in China today to attend the second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum which will be held on April 25-27 in Beijing. Launched close to six years ago, BRI is an ambitious effort aimed at strengthening infrastructure, trade, and investment links between China and some 65 other countries. Ethiopia […]

Ivanka Trump Concludes Ethiopia Visit (April 16, 2019)

President Donald Trump’s daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, has concluded her twoday Ethiopia visit and flew to Cote d’Ivoire this morning. During her stay in Ethiopia, she met with President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed to discuss issues of mutual interest. Moreover, she joined David Bohigian, Acting President and CEO of […]

OPIC 2X Africa Launched In Addis Ababa (April 16, 2019)

Advisor to the US President Ivanka Trump and Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Acting President and CEO David Bohigian today launched OPIC 2X Africa. The launch of the OPIC 2X took place at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, in the presence of Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde and Giovanie Biha Deputy Executive Secretary of […]

PM Meets Ivanka Trump (April 15, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed received at his office Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, and her delegation earlier this afternoon. They discussed issues of mutual interest, according to office of the Prime Minister. Ms. Trump is in Ethiopia as part of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative aimed at advancing global […]