World Economic Forum President Appreciates Political, Economic Reforms in Ethiopia (December 07, 2018)

Addis Ababa, December 7, 2018 – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held
discussions with Mr. Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum
(WEF) in his office today.
During the discussions, Mr. Brende stated that the World Economic Forum
recognizes and appreciates the ongoing political and economic reforms in
Ethiopia, according to Office of the Prime Minister.
He also officially invited the Prime Minister to attend the upcoming World
Economic Forum scheduled to take place in Davos, Switzerland in January,
2019.
Brende also met with Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Workneh
Gebeyehu.
Dr.Workneh briefed Brende on the sweeping reforms happening in the country
as well as the recent developments in the Horn.
He said “now the Horn is the hope of the entire Africa”.
On aspects of regional issues, the Minister noted the current stability in South
Sudan.
He also called on the international community to support the institutionalization
process in Somalia.